kaleidoscope
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Description:
Spot and merge differences in text and image files or folders
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.5,9664@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @kaleidoscopeapp  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: diff merge git comparison developer-tool
Install: brew install --cask kaleidoscope
About:
Kaleidoscope is a professional-grade diff and merge tool for macOS. It highlights differences in text, images, and folders with high precision, providing a clear visual representation of changes. Its powerful merging capabilities allow you to selectively accept or reject changes, streamlining code reviews and file synchronization workflows.
Key Features:
  • Three-way visual comparison and merging
  • Support for text, images, and folder diffs
  • Deep integration with Git, SVN, and other version control systems
  • Powerful text filtering and syntax highlighting
Use Cases:
  • Comparing different versions of source code files
  • Reviewing changes in configuration files or documents
  • Identifying visual differences between image assets
Alternatives:
  • Beyond Compare – Cross-platform alternative with similar folder and file comparison features.
  • DiffMerge – Free, cross-platform GUI application for comparing and merging files and folders.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 27, 2026 12:13pm 6.5,9664 0 VERSION_BUMP df298623
Dec 23, 2025 10:35am 6.4,9356 0 VERSION_BUMP e1314ac4
Dec 18, 2025 5:15pm 6.3.1,8835 0 VERSION_BUMP cf20f1e9
Dec 17, 2025 11:22am 6.3.1,8835 0 VERSION_BUMP 3d1aa125
Sep 15, 2025 2:31pm 6.3,8795 0 VERSION_BUMP 29dbc4f9
Aug 21, 2025 2:55pm 6.2,8595 0 VERSION_BUMP 2d7ae726
Aug 21, 2025 2:24pm 6.2,8595 0 VERSION_BUMP d489e24b
Jul 29, 2024 12:48pm 5.0.3,6500 0 VERSION_BUMP 06609214
Jul 26, 2024 2:04pm 5.0.2,6489 0 VERSION_BUMP 69952d16
Jul 10, 2024 1:22pm 5.0,6371 0 VERSION_BUMP f6316364