Beyond Compare
Beyond Compare: A broad desktop diff suite with three-way merging, synchronization, and version-control integrations. Ranked #1 of 28 in Diff and Merge Tools by our editors (9.4/10); pricing: 30-day trial; best for teams needing the broadest desktop diff suite.
At a glance
- Editor score9.4 / 10
- Pricing30-day trial
- Best forTeams needing the broadest desktop diff suite
- Free planNo
- Paid from$35/user one-time
- Three-way mergeYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Two-way and three-way file, folder, and text merging
- Specialized viewers for tables, images, binaries, registries, and executables
- Windows, macOS, and Linux support with Git and cloud access
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; licenses require a paid one-time purchase
- Advanced merge workflows require the Pro Edition
- Refunds are limited to specific circumstances at the vendor's discretion
Our verdict on Beyond Compare
Beyond Compare is a desktop application for comparing, merging, and synchronizing files, folders, source code, images, tables, archives, FTP sites, and cloud storage. It is aimed at developers, system administrators, individual users, and organizations that need detailed visual comparison and merge workflows. Side-by-side difference highlighting, recursive folder analysis, syntax highlighting, synchronization commands, and specialized viewers cover more than source-code diffs alone.
Pricing uses perpetual one-time licenses. The Standard Edition — Per User costs $35 one-time per user and includes file and folder comparison. The Pro Edition — Per User costs $70 one-time per user and adds two-way and three-way text and folder merging, source-control integration, SFTP, and cloud-storage support. Site licenses cost $5,250 for Standard or $10,500 for Pro. Enterprise licenses cost $21,000 for Standard or $42,000 for Pro. A 30-day fully functional trial is available. The published licensing terms also state that electronically distributed license keys generally cannot be returned, with refunds potentially available within 30 days for technical difficulties or platform incompatibilities.
Its strongest fit is teams that want one desktop tool spanning comparison, merging, synchronization, and varied file types across Windows, macOS, and Linux. Version-control connections include Git, Subversion, Mercurial, Perforce, and several Git clients, while access options include FTP, SFTP, WebDAV, Dropbox, OneDrive, Amazon S3, and cloud storage. Choose Beyond Compare when three-way workflows, folder operations, and specialized viewers matter. Choose an alternative if you need a free product or prefer a narrower tool with less emphasis on paid desktop licensing.
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Beyond Compare fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $35/user one-time |
| Three-way merge | Yes |
| Folder comparison | Yes |
| Git integration | Yes |
| Syntax highlighting | Yes |
| Platform support | Desktop |
| Merge scope | Three_way |
| Free trial | 30 days |
| Money-back guarantee | 30 days |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Email, Phone, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 12 integrations: Git for Linux, Git for Windows, Git Integration for Eclipse, GitHub Desktop, Git Extensions, Git Fork … See all → |
| Pricing | 30-day trial (source) |
| Website | scootersoftware.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Beyond Compare integrations
Beyond Compare lists 12 integrations on its own site.
- Git for Linux
- Git for Windows
- Git Integration for Eclipse
- GitHub Desktop
- Git Extensions
- Git Fork
- TortoiseGit
- Visual Studio - Git
- Subversion
- Mercurial/TortoiseHg
- Perforce
- SourceTree
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Alternatives to Beyond Compare
- DiffractA capable free-first diff tool with cross-platform support and Pro merging features.9.3
- P4MergeA free desktop diff and merge tool with three-way merging and broad platform support.9.1
- WinMergeA free, open-source Windows diff and merge tool with strong comparison depth.9.0
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