beyond-compare ☆
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Description:
Compare files and folders
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.1.6.31527@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @beyondcompare  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: comparison diff merge sync file-utility
Install: brew install --cask beyond-compare
About:
Beyond Compare is a comprehensive utility for comparing files and folders. It supports binary, text, and image comparisons, and provides directory synchronization capabilities. The tool is widely used for validating backups, managing code changes, and ensuring data consistency across systems.
Key Features:
  • Multi-format file comparison (text, binary, image, hex)
  • Directory comparison and synchronization
  • Built-in support for FTP, SFTP, and cloud storage
  • Intuitive 3-way merge support
  • Session-based workflow for saving comparison states
Use Cases:
  • Validating code commits and pull requests
  • Synchronizing development and production environments
  • Auditing file system backups for integrity
Alternatives:
  • meld – Open-source visual diff and merge tool, primarily for Linux
  • kdiff3 – Free diff and merge tool with 3-way merge capability
  • araxis-merge – Commercial diff/merge tool for Windows and macOS
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 8, 2025 6:50pm 5.1.5.31310 0 VERSION_BUMP 12f6c61e
Aug 26, 2025 9:37pm 5.1.4.31268 0 VERSION_BUMP 37eba20a
Aug 15, 2025 6:45pm 5.1.3.31238 0 VERSION_BUMP f212f605
Jul 8, 2024 11:23pm 5.0.0.29773 0 VERSION_BUMP da51a14c
Jun 30, 2024 11:15am 4.4.7.28397 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c66c951
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