Compare and Merge

The File Compare and Merge Utility for Windows. Compare text files and entire folders side-by-side. Resolve, validate and merge differences visually. Latest Version: 3.0

Compare and Merge icon Introduction

Compare and Merge is the Windows file compare utility for detecting and merging differences between text files and folders. It highlights changes down to the character level and lets you merge with a click or drag‑and‑drop. Use it for source code reviews, document comparisons, and validating program output.

What you can compare
  • Compare text files, source code, web pages. FAST!
  • Compare entire folders, side-by-side.
  • In-place editing with dynamic re-comparison.
  • Flexible UI, many customization options.
Platforms & pricing
  • Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, ARM, Windows Server.
  • Only US $39.95 per license – instant online delivery.
  • Try the fully-functional trial for FREE.

Key Features & Benefits

File & Folder Compare
  • Side-by-side comparison for files and entire folders. FAST!
  • Character-level difference highlighting within lines.
  • Overview/summary bar shows all differences at a glance.
  • Unix/Mac line endings supported; optional whitespace rules.
  • Print or export results to HTML for reviews and audits.
Edit & Merge
  • In-place editing with instant re-comparison.
  • Merge lines or blocks in one click / drag-and-drop.
  • Multi-level undo/redo (files and folders).
  • Handy keyboard shortcuts and flexible, dockable UI.
  • Resolve, validate and merge differences visually.
For Developers
  • Great for code reviews (C/C++, C#, HTML, JavaScript, PHP, Perl, etc.).
  • Integrates with version control workflows.
  • Command-line automation for CI/validation tasks.
  • Diff noise control: ignore case/whitespace as needed.
Compatibility & Licensing
  • Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista. Windows Server, Windows on ARM.
  • Compact installer (2MB), easy to install/uninstall.
  • US $39.95 per license. Instant delivery via email.
  • Free, fully functional trial.

Download Compare and Merge

Latest Version: 3.0 Nov 05, 2025

System Requirements: All Windows supported (Win 11, 10, 8, 7, ARM; Server 2025 to 2008).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Compare and Merge works on Windows 11, 10, 8, 7, Vista, Windows on ARM, and Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 2012, 2008 (32/64-bit).
It does not run on macOS, Linux or other operating systems.

An Activation Code unlocks Compare and Merge after the trial period ends. You can purchase an Activation Code here.

Please contact customer support via email and we will resend your code. Include your name, company (if applicable) and order number.

Yes. Command-line usage is available from version 1.2 and later. See the manual for details and examples.

Yes. From version 2.0 onward you can edit in place. Compare and Merge works like a text editor—edit while comparing and it refreshes differences on the fly.

Buy Compare and Merge

License Price Code: cm30
Standard License (per computer).
Windows 11, 10, 8, 7 and Windows Server.
US $39.95
(per license)
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Activation Code sent to your email address as soon as the order is completed.

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