Beyond Compare for Windows

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Key Details of Beyond Compare

Compare and synchronize your files and directories
Last updated on 04/08/20
There has been 1 update within the past 6 months
The current version has 0 flags on VirusTotal

Developer’s Description

By Scooter Software

Compare and synchronize your files and directories.

Beyond Compare is a directory compares 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.

Beyond Compare for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: April 8, 2020

Latest update: April 13, 2020

Version: 4.3.4.24657

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 8
Windows 10
Windows 7
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 718,445

Downloads Last Week: 5

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User Reviews

4.7/5

93 User Votes

The most convenient of all utilities for comparison
ItalyMan2July 19, 2017
Pros
There are a lot of them, the program is well thought out.
Cons
Not free, and price is too high for me.
Summary
I tried many utilities for comparing files and this seemed to me the most thoughtful and convenient.
Too confusing
Ben9013October 25, 2015
Pros
It's in depth.
Cons
It is too in depth.
Summary
Couldn't figure out how to compare two directories. One had folders and wanted to expand them... Just way too much for me to look at and the confusing aspect of it.
Must Have for comparing and maintaining backups
pmcgJanuary 7, 2015
Pros
1. Allows me to maintain backups of my PC folders on external drives. 2. Lots of viewing options (ie older files, newer files, same files, etc.) 3. Color coded file status. 4. Can save 'sessions' for different folder/drive combos 5. keeps track of the time remaining in in a synchronizing session
Cons
Can't search through my many sessions.
Summary
I backup my 4 TB of data to many external hard drives. Most of my data is photos, books, music, videos. They are all arranged in folders and can be backed up on a drive and folder to folder basis. Beyond compare makes this whole process possible. I use it monthly and would be lost without it. I use Ver 3 (am upgrading soon to ver 4) and it is bug free and works well. Highly recommended for synchronizing my backups.
Excellent application, fits all of my needs!
2astalavista2November 29, 2013
Pros
fast, well designed with great icons, easy to set up and use, ftps supported, image compare feature, content difference highlighting with document map
Cons
default compare rules should be content based
Summary
Good program with one major flaw
jurgfellaOctober 31, 2013
Pros
This is a good solid program with solid performance; through the use of plug-ins one can compare a lot of different file types.
Cons
The major flaw for me is that the program does not allow word-wrapping. While a lot of users may be coders, I use it for text comparisons of bills and legislative enactments, and inability to word-wrap seems like a strange limitation. I would also like it if the reports would generate cleaner HTML code.
Summary
Good solid program with a lot of plug-ins, but lacks the ability to word wrap text files. I'd also like to see three-way comparisons.
Great PC Comparison Utility!
NYC-HDLOctober 30, 2013
Pros
This App lets me compare Folder contents, which is one way to excise dupes &/or to Sync-up two folders. There is also a feature that lets you set up a Sync job (but I haven't used it yet). Can also compare contents of two files, and edit to incorporate all changes into one or both files.
Cons
None noted...
Summary
This is on my "Must Have" list. I don't use it often, but when I do, it solves a lot of problems.
Fast and reliable
SkolVikingsGuyJune 24, 2013
Pros
Fast and reliable
Cons
None that I know of
Summary
The best Sync and Diff tool, hands down.
boffosockoJune 13, 2013
Pros
Many features, multiple connection methods (FTP, SFTP, File share), text and image compare tools, multiple comparison methods (CRC, file size and date, etc.)
Cons
Could use support for WebDAV, Amazon S3, Dropbox, etc.
Summary
A great little file sync and compare tool, super fast, and a great way to move data from old hard drives. Has saved my bacon many times.
Put Adware on my computer
refudiatorJune 13, 2013
Pros
Simple interface
Cons
Not very many features. Settings hard to figure out.
Summary
After installing Beyond Compare on my computer and using it a fiew times I realized it put some kind of ASPCA adware on my computer and I started getting popups asking me to do backups. I checked my installed programs and sure enough I saw that adware was installed the same date as Beyond Compare. Would not recommend this program.
Excellent program. Best I've used yet.
mbradfo31May 31, 2013
Pros
Very comprehensive and yet easy to set up. Compares file content which I've used to look for differences in PLC logic making my job easier.
Cons
None really.
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