direqual
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Description:
Advanced directory compare utility
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 7.5.0.04@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: file-sync comparison utility macos
Install: brew install --cask direqual
About:
Direqual is a sophisticated directory comparison and synchronization tool designed for macOS. It visually highlights differences between folders, files, and their contents, supporting text, binary, and resource fork comparisons. The utility facilitates efficient merging and updating of directory structures, ensuring data consistency across local and networked drives.
Key Features:
  • Visual side-by-side directory comparison
  • Support for text, binary, and hex file comparisons
  • Intelligent synchronization with undo/redo capabilities
  • Filtering rules for ignoring specific files or folders
Use Cases:
  • Synchronizing project folders between a Mac and a backup drive
  • Verifying the integrity of copied data or backups
  • Comparing different versions of application bundles or configuration directories
Alternatives:
  • Araxis Merge – Enterprise-grade tool with higher cost and steeper learning curve
  • DiffMerge – Free alternative with similar visual comparison features
Version History
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Feb 8, 2026 3:45pm 7.5.0.04 0 VERSION_BUMP 080d170e
Jan 29, 2026 1:06am 7.4.0.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 721469a0
Jan 26, 2026 9:54am 7.4.0.08 0 VERSION_BUMP e2a998e4
Jan 24, 2026 4:09am 7.4.0.06 0 VERSION_BUMP ee657d69
Sep 11, 2025 12:57am 7.2.0.05 0 VERSION_BUMP acd52ab6
Aug 18, 2025 3:48pm 7.2.0.02 0 VERSION_BUMP d0711a18
Aug 17, 2025 3:43pm 7.2.0.01 0 VERSION_BUMP 55dd4224
Aug 1, 2025 6:49pm 7.1.0.02 0 VERSION_BUMP 735c95c3
Aug 13, 2024 11:34pm 6.0,60106 0 VERSION_BUMP 182e94bf
Aug 11, 2024 11:12am 6.0,60005 0 VERSION_BUMP 41360e3f
Aug 8, 2024 1:36pm 6.0,60001 0 VERSION_BUMP ba8ca67a
Jul 22, 2024 11:02am 5.8.5,58521 0 VERSION_BUMP ced169cb