Compare directories from any source - local drives, GitHub repositories, Git branches, FTP servers, and archives - all in one powerful tool. Perfect for developers, system administrators, and power users who need more than basic file comparison.
DirectCompare is now available on the Microsoft Store. Signed by Microsoft — no SmartScreen warnings, automatic updates, same features and licensing.
Fresh 30-day Premium trial for all users. Enter your email to start — trial key is issued instantly and unlocks every feature.
Save up to 30% when upgrading during your trial period. Discount emails sent automatically at key milestones.
Update notifications appear in-app with one-click install. Downloads, extracts, and restarts — no manual re-downloading required.
Completely rewritten in-app help documentation covering all features. 5 new help topics: Special File Types, Customization, Advanced Features, FTP & SFTP, and Enterprise Features.
Fixed merge engine corrupted output on overlapping edits — merges are now reliable even with complex conflict regions.
Fixed race conditions in CLI automation, database writes, and named pipe communication for rock-solid stability.
Improved Linux build compatibility with GCC 15 — compiles cleanly on the latest toolchains.
View and diff PDF files directly in the diff viewer — no external tools, no poppler, no DLLs. Works fully offline out of the box.
Toolbar button in the diff viewer lets you cycle through Auto / WinAnsi / MacRoman / Raw Bytes — fix garbled text in legacy PDFs instantly.
Use DCP as your Git merge conflict resolver. Available in Premium tier. Add one block to .gitconfig and run git mergetool.
Quick-access screen at startup — open recent sessions, start a new comparison, or jump straight to common workflows.
Blue/orange diff palette instead of red/green. Cycles with the theme toggle: Light → Dark → Colorblind.
Go to Help → Start 30-Day Trial, enter your email, and unlock every feature for 30 days. No credit card required.
The exe is now fully statically linked. No redistributables, no git2.dll, no surprises. Just unzip and run.
Title bar shows [FREE], [TRIAL - N days], or [TRIAL EXPIRED] so you always know your current tier at a glance.
Toggle results between All / Diffs / Same / Minor with one click. Instantly focus on what matters.
Copy individual files left, right, or both ways directly from the results tree. No dialog needed.
Live diff count breakdown (different / minor / identical / missing) and disk free space per source.
Preview STL, OBJ, WAV, and ACF files directly in the diff viewer. Standard tier and above.
30-day advance warning at startup. Clear explanation if a key expires and the app downgrades to Basic.
Load time shown in the line-detail bar so you know exactly how long formatting took.
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DirectCompare offers multiple licensing tiers to suit your needs:
2-way directory comparison, export (CSV, HTML, JSON), bookmarks & sessions, keyboard shortcuts & themes. Free forever.
Full Premium features, time-limited. No credit card required.
Everything in Basic plus N-way comparison (3+ sources), Git integration, and archive support.
Everything in Standard plus GitHub integration, FTP/SFTP, similarity search, 3-way merge editor, image comparison, and CSV/Excel comparison.
All features plus Admin Centre, collaborative workspaces, admin policies, registry toolkit, and priority support.
See in-app Registration dialog for details and activation.