Built for developers, DevOps, QA, and power users

Compare files, folders, GitHub repos, archives, and more — from one tool.

DirectoryCompare Pro gives you a seriously capable free tier for everyday compare, diff, merge, archive, CSV, Excel, image, hex, patch, export, sync, and session workflows — then unlocks N-way, Git, GitHub, plugin viewers, web, FTP/SFTP, and similarity search as your needs grow.

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Free 2-way compare 7-day full-featured trial (starts automatically on first launch — no sign-up required) Windows + Linux Version 1.04 Standard+ for N-way, Git, GitHub Premium+ for Web, FTP/SFTP, similarity
DirectoryCompare Pro • Multi-source comparison view
Local Archive CSV Excel GitHub Git FTP/SFTP
src/config/app.json Diff Same Diff Minor
assets/logo-dark.png Same Same Same Same
docs/release-notes.md Minor Diff Diff Same
backup/archive.zip Same Diff Same Diff
Results: Same 124 • Diffs 19 • Minor 7 Modes: Tree • Flat • Peek • Hex • Image
Free forever2-way compare, diff, merge, sync, exports
Windows + LinuxCross-platform workflow coverage
More than textArchives, CSV, Excel, images, hex, patch files
Upgrade when neededN-way, Git, GitHub, plugin viewers, web, FTP/SFTP
Built for real workSessions, bookmarks, backups, filters, reporting

Most compare tools force you into narrow workflows.

DirectoryCompare Pro is built for the messy reality of production systems, backups, source trees, archives, spreadsheets, patches, and mixed environments.

You need more than plain folder compare

Many tools stop at simple two-folder checks. You still end up juggling separate apps for archives, CSVs, Excel files, binary/hex views, images, patches, and sync tasks.

You need a strong free tier first

DirectoryCompare Pro gives you serious value before you pay: 2-way compare, side-by-side diff, merge, archive compare, CSV/Excel/image/hex support, patch tools, exports, sync preview, file operations, versioning, bookmarks, sessions, and more.

You need advanced workflows without switching tools

When your work grows more complex, Standard and Premium unlock N-way comparison, Git, GitHub, plugin viewers, web URL compare, FTP/SFTP sources, and similarity search.

Why teams move up to DirectoryCompare Pro

The product story is simple: start free, then unlock multi-source and remote workflows when you actually need them.

01

Strong free foundation

Free users still get a lot: 2-way comparison, 3-way merge (base/mine/yours), diff tools, archives, CSV, Excel, image diff, hex compare, patch support, sync preview, exports, sessions, bookmarks, and backup/restore workflows.

  • 2-way directory comparison
  • Text + hex diff viewer
  • Archive, CSV, Excel, image support
  • Export to Excel, JSON, PDF, HTML
02

Standard unlocks power-user workflows

Standard is where multi-source work starts: N-way compare (4+ sources), Git branch/commit compare, GitHub compare, plugin viewers, dark/light theming, and N-way merge.

  • N-way comparison and N-way diff
  • Git branch and commit sources
  • GitHub repository compare
  • Plugin viewers and theme manager
03

Premium adds remote and fuzzy matching workflows

Premium is for complex infrastructure and content analysis: compare web URLs, FTP/SFTP sources, and run similarity search to detect near-duplicates.

  • Web URL comparison
  • FTP/SFTP source compare
  • Similarity search and duplicate detection
  • Jaccard, line, and perceptual hash matchers

Feature coverage that matches real-world compare work

Instead of sending you into separate utilities, DirectoryCompare Pro keeps a wide range of compare and merge workflows under one roof.

Core comparison

Compare the way you actually work

  • 2-way directory comparison
  • N-way comparison (Standard+)
  • Deep content comparison with SHA-256
  • Identity-based file matching
  • Smart folder alignment
  • Flat and tree results views
Diff & merge

More than a basic diff window

  • Text and hex diff viewer
  • N-way diff viewer
  • 2-way file merge and 3-way merge (base/mine/yours) - free
  • N-way merge 4+ sources (Standard+)
  • Ignore whitespace, empty lines, normalize endings
  • Peek preview, jump between diffs, print support
Formats

Built for mixed content, not just code

  • Archive compare: ZIP, TAR, 7Z, RAR
  • CSV comparison
  • Excel spreadsheet comparison
  • Image diff viewer with zoom and overlay
  • Binary and hex compare
  • Patch generation, viewing, and apply support
Workflow tools

Built for repeatable operations

  • Bookmarks and session history
  • Auto-recovery and session manager
  • Sync preview with pre-flight summary
  • Copy/sync between sources
  • File versioning with backup and restore
  • Keyboard shortcuts manager
Full feature list →

Who it’s for

DirectoryCompare Pro fits best when simple left-vs-right file comparison is no longer enough.

Developers

Compare source trees, patches, branches, and binary assets

Use text diff, hex compare, patch support, exports, and—on Standard+—Git and GitHub comparison workflows.

DevOps & IT

Check deployments, backups, archives, and remote sources

Work with archives, sync previews, session history, and Premium-level web URL or FTP/SFTP comparisons.

QA teams

Verify releases across multiple builds and environments

Track diffs, export reports, save bookmarks, and compare more than two sources with Standard N-way workflows.

Power users

Replace a pile of smaller compare utilities

Get one app for folders, spreadsheets, images, archives, patches, sync work, exports, backups, and sessions.

A clearer upgrade story

The free tier handles a lot. Standard adds multi-source and repository workflows. Premium adds remote sources and similarity search.

Capability Free Standard Premium Lifetime
$199 one-time
2-way compare, diff, merge, patch support Yes Yes Yes ✓
Archives, CSV, Excel, image diff, hex compare Yes Yes Yes ✓
Bookmarks, sessions, exports, sync preview Yes Yes Yes ✓
3-way merge (base/mine/yours) Yes Yes Yes ✓
N-way compare / N-way merge (4+ sources) No Yes Yes ✓
Git branch/commit compare No Yes Yes ✓
GitHub repository compare No Yes Yes ✓
Plugin viewers No Yes Yes ✓
Web URL compare No No Yes ✓
FTP/SFTP compare No No Yes ✓
Similarity search / near-duplicate detection No No Yes ✓

Pricing that maps cleanly to feature depth

Start with the free tier. Standard is $39/yr, Premium is $79/yr, and Lifetime is $199 one-time. Upgrade only when you need multi-source, repo, remote, or similarity workflows.

Free

Basic

$0
Strong everyday compare workflow
  • 2-way directory comparison
  • Text + hex diff viewer
  • CSV, Excel, image, archive compare
  • Patch support, sync preview, exports
  • Bookmarks, sessions, versioning
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Standard+

Standard

$39/yr
Unlock multi-source and repo workflows
  • Everything in Basic
  • N-way comparison and N-way merge
  • Git branch and commit compare
  • GitHub repository compare
  • Plugin viewers (STL, OBJ, WAV, ACF) and dark/light theme
Premium+

Premium

$79/yr
Annual plan for remote sources and similarity tools
  • Everything in Standard
  • Web URL compare
  • FTP/SFTP source compare
  • Similarity search
  • Duplicate detection workflows
Forever

Lifetime

$199
One-time payment for Premium-level access
  • All Premium features
  • Single purchase model
  • Ideal for long-term heavy use
  • Enterprise available separately
  • 7-day full-featured trial available

Start free. Upgrade only when your workflow demands it.

If you just need serious 2-way compare, you’re already covered. If you need N-way, Git/GitHub, remote sources, plugin viewers, or similarity search, DirectoryCompare Pro grows with you.

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Quick summary

What stands out

  • Free tier covers much more than basic folder compare
  • Standard unlocks N-way, Git, GitHub, plugin viewers
  • Premium adds web URL, FTP/SFTP, and similarity search
  • Windows and Linux support
  • Exports, patches, sessions, versioning, sync preview built in