File Compare Software Reviews and Downloads

Super Flexible File Synchronizer

This software is used to back up data and to synchronize PCs, servers and notebooks. The settings are stored in multiple profiles, and the software comes with support for FTP and SFTP/SSH servers, ZIP compression, data encryption and a scheduler for automated backups. On Windows NT, 2000, XP or 2003 Server the scheduler can run as a service without users having to log on. Key Features: File Synchronization (between a PCs, laptops, servers) Multiple Profiles (jobs / sets of saved settings) No limit in the number of files or file sizes With Scheduler (for automated backups - can run as an NT service) Synchronize NTFS security settings (file permissions) and folder shares ZIP compression, encryption Access FTP servers, optionally with secure transfer (SSH,SSL/TLS) (FTP and SFTP file synchronization) Detects Moved Files (when folders have been reorganized) Email Notification (optional notification of sync results) Exact Mirror Mode (to create a mirror that matches the source exactly, even if that means that files are deleted, or newer files are replaced with older ones) Keep Multiple Backup Versions Of Each File (optional) Database-Aware (can safely be used for database files) Can Use Recycle Bin for older versions of files that are overwritten Detailed Logging if desired (see Options tabsheet)

Beyond Compare

Beyond Compare is a directory and file compare utility, that allows you to synchronize files between laptop and PC, home and office, etc. You can compare any two directory trees side-by-side with mismatches automatically highlighted and several filter options to further investigate the differences. When you are comparing text based files, the fies are shown side-by-side and the differences are highlighted, so that they are easy to spot. In addition to local files, you can also use the program to perform FTP synchronizations, compare and merge source code changes, create snapshots and more. Beyond Compare also supports minor editing, Unicode text files, built-in zip and more.

GoodSync

GoodSync is a file synchronization tool that enables you to backup your files and/or synchronize them with another location such as a different drive, folder, USB drive or network location. The program supports one-way and two-way synchronizations, it can propagate deletions and check for conflicts, which can be reviewed and approved before executing the synchronization. You can also execute jobs automatically when a removable device is connected, periodically, or schedule via Task Scheduler. Other features include file filters and exclusions, support for time shifts, chained syncing, backup of deleted files and more. After the 30 day trial, GoodSync can be used for free for up to 3 synchronization jobs with less than 100 files each.

Twin Folders

Twin Folders is a file and folder synchronization utility. If you are working on two different computers - for example a desktop and a notebook, then you need to keep your work files up-to-date at both of them. Perhaps you do not want to even remember what computer you used last, and next time you want to work on either of them. Twin Folders file synchronizer will make the right choice. Run synchronization before or after you use any of your computers and eliminate any concerns. It also able to backup/restore your files, access FTP folders and work on timer and/or folder content change event.

ExamXML

ExamXML enables you to visually compare XML files, using a side-by-side viewer, that highlights the differences. It can compare XML from file sources, and also import from a database, using ODBC and a custom SQL query - the output is automatically converted to XML. You can synchronize elements, merge XML files, add elements from one source to the other and also replace elements. Additional features include XML validation, export to Excel, normalizing of data and number fields, saving of XML fragments/differences, excluded elements and more.

InSync

InSync is a directory synchronizer that allows you to rapidly make identical copies of directory structures and all files within. This is useful in performing backups and propagating data from one machine to another. Using InSync you can define and run multiple synchronization jobs that can specify one or more source directories, each which can be synchronized to one or more target directories. The program uses sophisticated techniques, copying only data that is different between source and target directories. It also takes advantage of multi thread processing, allowing parallel processing of multiple jobs. InSync offers a handy Simulate Job feature, that allows you to preview all the transactions before actually performing the job. You can create different profiles for different jobs, specify files to be included or excluded, reverse actions and more. The program does not come with a built-in scheduler, but supports commandline input to perform jobs unattended.

Image Comparer

Image Comparer allows you to scan selected folders or drives and find duplicate images, or images that are very similar. The program can find all similar images even if they are in different formats (e.g JPG and TIFF versions of an image). It presents you with a list of the files found, as well as a side-by-side comparison, and you can decide to copy, move, or delete one of the copies. In addition, the program can also automatically mark the image that appears to have a higher quality, making it easier for you to decide which one to get rid of (if any). Image Comparer supports JPEG, J2K, BMP, GIF, PCX, PNG, TIFF, TGA, ICO and CUR formats.

DiffDog

Altova DiffDog 2007 is the developers dedicated differencing utility. This powerful, easy-to-use synchronization tool quickly compares and merges text or source code files and diverse directories via its straightforward visual interface. Uniquely, it also provides advanced XML-aware differencing and editing capabilities based on those popularized in Altova XMLSpy. Let DiffDog 2007 track down the differences in your development projects.

Deltopia DeltaWalker

DeltaWaker enables you to compare, edit, and merge files and synchronize folders. You can visually compare the content of selected folders side-by-side, copy files from one folder to the other, delete selected files, and even compare the content of (text based) files. When comparing file content, the program shows you color-highlighted differences with the option to edit or merge the differences. Other features include command-line options, Unicode support, automatic merging of differences, birds-eye difference view and more.

EF Duplicate Files Manager

EF Duplicate Files Manager is a useful program that help you to find out and remove duplicate files with same name, same size, same content on specify paths, files that occupy so unnecessarily storage place on your computer or your server. You can let the program work in several ways. In the simplest case you let the program look for all files of same name. Or you give that only such files are to be specified in the result list, which exhibit additionally the same file size. If necessary, the EF Duplicate Files Manager can analyze even the file content. It indicates then only dupes, which are absolutely identical. The EF Duplicate Files Manager looks if desired in multiple drives or multiple paths for dupes. Beyond that it is able to analyze the contents of archive files. The most usual formats (7-Zip, ACE, ARC, ARJ, BZIP2, CAB, CPIO, GZIP, LHA, RAR, RPM, SFX, SQX, TAR, TBZ, TGZ, ZIP, ZOO) are supported as well as in image files (IMG, ISO9660). Further different filters are available, with whose assistance you can limit the search to certain file types or the date or size of the files.

AptDiff

AptDiff enables you to visually compare text and binary files. You can view the color-coded differences in two files side-by-side, and optionally merge lines from the left to the right or vice versa. The program can also export the side-by-side comparison to a nicely formatted HTML page for publishing on the web. Other features include file backup, customizable color coding, full Unicode support and more.

DSynchronize

DSynchronize is a standalone file synchronization tool that allows you to synchronize one or more folders on the local PC, removable drive or across a network. It supports file filters based on extension, bi-directional synchronization, and can be run on a regular schedule to synchronize your folders automatically, with an option to run as a Windows service. Other features include support for idle priority, folder creation, command-line operation and (experimental) real-time synchronization.

Advanced Directory Comparison and Synchronization

Advanced Directory Comparison and Synchronization (ADCS) enables you to keep files synchronized between two locations, for example between your notebook computer and your PC, a network drive and a local folder or similar scenarios. It can be used for backup purposes, or to maintain an identical set of files in 2 locations. The interface shows you the differences between the locations side-by -side and indicates which files will be copied or deleted. Furthermore, you can apply filters based on file properties (date, size, etc.) compare multiple directories, create reports and more. ADCS also includes a disk space viewer that generates a pie chart to illustrate file distribution in a selected folder or drive.

Horodruin

Horodruin is a utility to synchronize 2 or more folders at once. It provides several filtering options based on file masks, access rights and more. Unlike many other folder synchronizers, it does not use a specified target folder but synchronizes folders among each other and you can limit copy actions with use of the masks or access rights. It s a little difficult to get started with, but quite flexible once you get familiar with it. The interface provides a preview that shows you which files are synchronized and which aren`t.

Advanced CheckSum Verifier

This program allows you to verify the accuracy of your data after you burn a CD or transfer files over a network. You can add a checksum file to your data files. It uses checksum files compatible with the MD5 sum utility and SFV for CRC32.

Heatsoft Automatic Synchronizer

Heatsoft Automatic Synchronizer is a utility for folder mirroring and file synchronization, that enables you to perform automated (or manual) synchronizations of local and network files. You can create multiple jobs with multiple folder pairs to synchronize, and specify detailed options for each, include/exclude files by mask, set comparison rules and more. A wizard allows you to easily configure each operation, and you can perform a text execution to see what actions would be performed during the sync operation. The program can be used for backup purposes, to mirror files across a network and many other purposes. Each job can be scheduled to run automatically at specified times, or as needed via a special shortcut on your desktop.

AcuteFinder

AcuteFinder is a file management tool that enables you to find and manage duplicate files of any type. It allows you to search across multiple folders or drives and presents you with an easy to read result list, that displays the pairs of found duplicates, as well as their details and CRC checksum. It then offers options to move, copy or delete the duplicates. Additional features allow you to exclude specific paths from the scan, set duplicate matching criteria, specify helper applications and more. AcuteFinder supports scanning within compressed archives, CRC caching, finding of empty folders, checksum calculation for selected files and more.

ExamDiff Pro

This software is a Windows tool for visual file and directory comparison. It allows you to visually compare text and binary files and directories, highlight differences down to the level of words or characters in changed lines and allow editing files within comparison panes. It also allows recursive directory comparison, creating directory snapshots for later comparison, performs synchronous word wrapping of long lines and automatically detects file or directory changes and prompts the user to re-compare, or can re-compare automatically. It supports drag-and-drop.

Guiffy

This diff/merge tool includes inline difference highlighting, integrated folder and filetree comparisons, 3-way auto-merge, command line interface and API for automation, SCM integrations and program plug-ins. Guiffy produces reports as HTML with support for color printing. File comparing options include folded views for support of large files. Supports over 150 file encoding formats such as UTF8, UTF16, MBCS, SJIS, and multi-lingual Unicode fonts.

Duplicate File Finder

Duplicate File Finder is a simple, but effective tool to locate duplicate files in one or more selected search paths. It scans the files and compares them based on Byte for Byte Comparison, which ensures 100% accuracy. You can then choose to delete the selected duplicate or original files. The program is multi threaded and performs scans quickly.

Comparator Fast

Comparator Fast allows you to compare and synchronize directories as well as content of specified files. It provides visual statistics and side-by-side displays that allow you to copy files to/from each folder or synchronize both. The text comparison tool allows toy to compare two selected files and highlight the differences in each with an option to merge them. In addition the program includes tools to verify files based on CRC32, MD5 or SHA1 algorithms, checking for duplicate files, batch modification of attributes and more. Various uses of the software include backup operations, synchronization with removable media (CDs, media cards etc.) and more. Comparator Fast provides a pleasant interface that is easy to understand.

File Synchronizer

Analyzes two folders and compares the differences. Great for synchronizing large collections of media files such as MP3s, Videos, Etc. without copying every file. Save time by only copying the files that are new or different. Use "Clone Mode" to synchronize a folder to match a master folder.

FolderClone

This program provides backup, synchronization, replication and mirroring of files on most storage media.

Iside

Iside enables you to compare files and folders based on their hash code (MD5, SHA1, CRC32,...). The program integrates with the Windows Explorer right-click menu, and you can easily compare 2 files with just a couple click. From the main interface you can generate a MD5 or SHA1 hash for a selected file, or list of files, and also launch the folder compare tool that allows you to compare the content of two folders, to see if the files are identical in name, size and hash sums.

UltraCompare Professional

Powerful Compare/Merge for Text/Binary Files

SyncWand

SyncWand is an effective synchronization and publishing tool. SyncWand handles your local, networked and FTP files. Synchronizing your laptop, remote computer, flash drives or web site is done with a mouse click.

Directory Compare

Directory Compare provides a comparison of the contents of two directories and the ability to synchronize the directories. It includes the following capabilities: Compare the contents of two directories, optionally including their subdirectories Copy and move files between the directories or to any other directory Delete or rename files and directories Open files in their associated program Synchronize the contents of the directories Print listings of the directories or export them to comma-delimited files Get file version information Visually compare text files Find and delete empty subdirectories Save comparision specifications for later re-use Files in the selected directories are displayed side-by-side in a grid. You can choose various display filters to limit the listing to files existing in both directories, files which exist in one directory only, or files in both directories with a different size or date/time. Once displayed, files can be easily selected either individually or in groups and then copied, moved or deleted.

UltraCompare

Powerful Compare/Merge for Text/Binary Files & Folders. Drag/drop of folders/files to be compared or direct entry.UltraCompare Professional is a utility that allows you to compare and merge text files. File Compare Features: 1. Line-by-line comparison of files. 2. Fast/Smart Binary Compare. 3. Text compare mode includes options to ignore blank lines, whitespace, or case. 4. Drag/drop of files to be compared or direct entry. 5. Difference Summary includes: Number of lines/blocks different Folder Compare Features: 1. Single/Recursive Folder Compare. 2. Filter file type(s) to be displayed in Folder compare 3. Drag/drop of folders to be compared or direct entry. 4. Difference Summary includes: file size, creation date, format, content Command Line options: 1. Text Compare Mode. 2. Fast Binary Compare mode. 3. Smart Binary Compare mode. 4. Ignore case in Text Compare mode. 5. Ignore spaces in Text Compare mode. 6. Ignore Blank Lines in Text Compare mode. 7. Compare files and specify output file. 8. Folder Compare Mode. 9. Compare folders recursively in Folder Compare mode. 10. Force all files to be compared as text in Folder Compare mode. 11. Force all files to be compared as binary in Folder Compare mode. 12. Compare folders and specify output file Includes indexed HTML Help. Runs as standalone product or from within UltraEdit.

DiffMerge

DiffMerge is highly useful for determining changes in your source code, and then merging changes between versions. DiffMerge helps you visualize changes in your source code, analyze differences in detail and carefully reconcile them, keep your foldfers in sync, validate copies of your data, and produce comparison reports as HTML with support for syntax highlighting.

DBF Comparer

Find out if your DBF files bear similarities or not, if their data fields have matches or not with DBF Comparer. Basically, this comparison wizard helps you to manage your information and analyze your data.

Sync Assistant

Sync Assistant compares two directories or directory trees and assists you with file synchronization.

DupKiller

DupKiller helps you find duplicate files on your computer, that may be scattered across multiple folders or hard drives. It scans all selected drives, and presents you with a list of duplicates, organized in individual groups, and you can decide which files to delete. The standard scan process which considers the file size, date and name for a match is very fast and will accurately detect most duplicate files. For increased accuracy, you can choose content matching, which will take longer but is highly reliable since it compares duplicate files byte by byte. The program offers a modern interface and a variety of options to exclude files, preview image files, filter files by size and more.

Visual Comparer

Visual Comparer enables you to compare text files side by side, and view the differences highlighted in color. The program not only highlights the line that contains the difference, but also the individual change, down to a single character. You can the selectively transfer changes from the left to the right or vice versa. Visual Comparer is primarily designed for web developers or programmers, and supports customizable syntax highlighting for the most popular scripting languages including C++, C#, JavaScript, Perl, Visual Basic, HTML, Perl, VBScript and Pascal (Delphi). The program can also generate HTML reports that visually demonstrate file differences - very handy if you need to publish the results.

Diff Commander

Diff Commander brings a brand new level of flexibility and usability into folder comparison and file synchronization. Folders are shown as trees on two panes. Archives are also supported and shown as normal folders. By setting file masks and synchronization rules you can tune-up the program for virtually any synchronization task. The program supports batch folder comparison. A must-have tool for developers and system administrators.

Tarylynn

Tarylynn synchronizes two folders and all subfolders within. It is useful for a quick backup to a network drive, or copying files to a laptop. The program is very easy to use, just select the two folders to compare and choose to copy folder from the left to the right or vice versa. You can also delete files that are not contained in one of the folders. The differences can be previewed, so you ll know beforehand what files will be processed.

HTML Match

This HTML comparison tool allows you to analyze the changes between two revisions of an HTML file. Programmers can compare source code differences in a one-window composite view or a two-window, side-by-side layout. Web designers can view the changes in their browsers, as they appear, with the differences highlighted. Technical writers can compare the text content of the pages. The text is extracted from the pages, and differences appear in either a composite or a side-by-side layout.

Compare It!

This software is a file compare and merge utility. It includes a built-in editor with syntax highlighting, undo and wordwrap. Changes are highlighted within lines. Printing, HTML, text reports, ZIP and Unicode are supported.

Synchronize It!

Powerful text files compare and merge utility: shows changes within lines, multi-user support, customizable colors, fonts and more

iRep

iRep is a flexible and user-friendly compare/synchronization tool that can replicate folder changes across your network to synchronize two or more folders at a time. It comes with 5 built in sync actions: Backup, Mirror, Merge, Distribute and Collect; and allows users to create their own custom sync actions.

Elli Computing Merge

ECMerge compares and merges files and folders, side-by-side or 3-way. It provides syntax colouring for C/C++, Java, HTML, ASP, PHP and many others. Save your work at intermediate situation and restart it later! Generate Unix patches between (multiple) files. A shell extension is provided under Windows. A Linux version is available.The integrated XML pretty-printing filter allows excellent comparisons for XML files. In-line differences are detected (at word and/or character level). ECMerge profits a multi-core computers by launching documents comparisons in parallel and produces HTML, XML reports and patches fast!

SynchroMagic Pro

Synchromagic performs foolproof synchronization of files and directories, either one-way or bi-directionally, with many useful options. Synch files/folders on one computer, from one to another, from one to several, or from several computers back to just one. Tasks can also be performed over a local area network, and to FTP sites. Mirror sites can be created for disaster recovery or to backup files, directories, and even entire drives. Includes separate ScanFolder utility to determine disk space allocation.

FCPro

FCPro is a command-line binary file comparison tool. By adding many techniques and features not provided by similar tools, FCPro provides you with a faster and more efficient way to compare the contents of two files, two sets of files, or files in two directory trees byte by byte, and display the differences and detailed relevant information between them.

MD5 Checksum Verifier

MD5 Checksum Verifier is files integrity checker based on the time proven MD5 algorithms. With it you can easily create checksums of files and verify their integrity in the future. The operation is very easy, just two steps, make check file and verify check file.

Active File Compare

Active File Compare is an advanced utility for the comparison and synchronization of any text files in visual mode, it reports the results of the comparison in two side-by-side windows on the screen.

ComparatorPro

ComparatorPro will compare files, folders and sub-folders (if desired) to quickly update backup set before you get down to some serious work. It can easily sync the files to ensure a perfect match. This comparison utility will compare and verify your files based on your choice of Data, Size, Timestamp and, or CRC. ComparatorPro synchronize your files between

Diff Doc

This software is a document and folder compare and remediation utility. Use it to compare files of all types, including MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint, PDF, RTF, Text, XML, HTML and Wordperfect.

TrueMirror

Synchronizes files and folders across platforms. Supports transparent ZIP compression to reduce storage size. Encrypts synchronized ZIP archives using AES for maximum privacy.

MyZippa

MyZippa allows you to easily archive multiple folders by creating a separate compressed archive (.zip) for each one of the selected folders. The compressed files can optionally have the current date appended to the name, allowing you to maintain multiple copies of different file versions. You can save various combinations of folders into profiles which can quickly be loaded or run via the command line (useful for backup purposes). MyZippa comes with internal support for .zip compression and also offers external support for WinRar and 7zip users, allowing you to easily batch compress folders or automated backups. Addirional features include customizable WinRar or 7zip parameters, option to execute a custom command after compression

Deep Diff

This file comparison program handles whole directories or individual files. Differences are highlighted with different colors depending on if something has been added, removed or moved. Deep Diff can compare both text files and binary files. The files can be displayed side by side or as a composite of both files.

Folder Watchdog Service

Be notified about file or folder creation, modification, deletion or right change via mail. Both local and remote file systems may be monitored. Notification messages may be sent in either plain text or HTML.

FolderMatch

This program compares and synchronizes any two folder trees or files.

TranslatorMaestro

Find, highlight and replace thousands of words in hundreds of files with just one click using TranslatorMaestro. The extensive API in the program lets you schedule repetitive tasks to run automatically. The file editor helps you to make individual replacements and edit files directly. You can find and replace with powerful wildcards across hundreds of file types and swap your translator files with colleagues.

CloneSweeper

Find and remove duplicate files with CloneSweeper 2005. The program features an automatic mode.

Dupe Checker PRO

Locate duplicated files and folders with Dupe Checker PRO. The program checks for files and folders of the name, content and size, as well as empty files and folders. Then the program will help you copy or move duplicates.

Visual Merge

This software is a visual folder synchronization and file merge utility. The program shows two files side-by-side and highlights the differences between them. The user can select which version will be used in the merged file with a single mouse click. Other features include tabular mode for spreadsheets, comment ignore mode to handle comments and differences only report mode.

Sync Now!

This program allows you to synchronize your folders and backup files. It has a simulation mode, for testing tasks.

Directory Checker

This program compares two directories, side-by-side, including file version numbers. Compared fields include long filename, version and document revision number, last modified date and time, and size. You can select different filters, which limit the display, such as files that exist in one directory only, or files existing in both directories with different version numbers, sizes, or date and time. Once displayed, files can be selected either individually or in groups and then copied or deleted. Users can also edit or rename individual marked files. The current display can be printed, or saved to a text file for future reference. You can also customize Directory Checker to include a list of frequently used compare directories.

TwinSeek

This program compares all the files in a directory, and then shows which ones are 95 percent similar. It can also be used to provide a detailed comparison of the differences between two files.

CompareAll

This software is a Windows tool for the side-by-side comparison of files/folders, COM+, IIS and users or groups.

DeDupe

This program assists users in analyzing duplicate files and increasing hard disk space by deleting or compressing files into a ZIP archive.