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Free alternatives to Beyond Compare for Windows

Comparing two versions of a file or folder is a daily job for developers, and it can be done for free.

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WinMerge 2.16.60 Free
Compare and merge files and folders
Updated
27 Oct 2026

Compares and merges text files and whole folders, and also compares images and tables.

What you give up

Comparing folders over FTP and cloud connections, and Beyond Compare's smoother handling of very large folders.

Beyond Compare is a trademark of its owner. SoftNest is not connected to it. Check each publisher's licence and pricing before you switch.

Other paid programs