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Beyond Compare

CNET Editors' review

by: CNET staff on April 30, 2009

Beyond Compare provides users with extensive side-by-side file comparison and management. Novice users might find its interface a little overwhelming, but a visit to the Help menu provides all the necessary details for getting started.

The program consists of two interfaces. The first provides a list of sessions that you can employ, from folder comparisons to text and data comparisons. It also provides summaries of any saved sessions. Clicking a session button introduces the second interface. At first glance, the second interface was a little overwhelming, especially when the files were added. But after spending a little time with the program, we quickly got the hang of it. We browsed for two folders and instantly, the contents of each were listed in the two panels. Toolbar buttons at the top of the window let us manage the files and folders, including deleting and moving files, showing differences, and even creating rules for handling and comparing folders. Once we were finished, we were able to go back and revisit our session by selecting it on the tree menu from the first interface.

If you're new to file management, the extensive Help menu and ample 30-day trial that come with the program will get you started on the right foot. We highly recommend Beyond Compare for detailed file management.

 
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Publisher's Description

From Scooter Software:

Beyond Compare is a directory compare utility and a file compare utility wrapped in one. Synchronize files between laptop and PC, home and office, etc. Compare directory trees side-by-side with mismatches highlighted. Display text files side-by-side with changes highlighted. Great for merging changes to source code. Supports minor editing, Unicode text files, and Delphi form files. Save favorite sessions for quick access. Built-in FTP and zip support.

What's new in this version: Version 3.3.3.14128 fixed handling of files with fixed width columns but no line endings, support for SFTP connections to ProFTPD/mod_sftp, and loading files that have names starting with "HKEY_".

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    "No of No Better Software"

    January 4, 2012  |   By repoulin

    Version: Beyond Compare 3.3.3.14128

    Pros

    Easy to use and allows me to select how I want to compare files. I can do a quick comparison or line by line. Displays the differences so I can pick the newer file or merge the two. Great for web editing!

    Cons

    None. Maybe a cooler layout, but I dont mind the database look.

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    The only software that I know that can do what this does.

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