Beyond Compare is a Windows utility that is intended for comparing the contents of individual folders. You can view the differences side by side to facilitate quick analysis. Additionally, it is possible to combine several versions of the same file.

How it works

After starting the software users are instructed to specify target locations. Their contents will be scanned and displayed in the main workspace. All discrepancies are automatically underlined to simplify further processing.

There is an option to compare two code snippets to each other. Developers can enable syntax highlighting for a wide range of programming languages such as:

Python;
C++;
Visual Basic, etc.

Automation capabilities

You are able to speed up repetitive tasks through custom scripts, which is important when working on large projects. Moreover, there is support for common CLI functions to facilitate batch analysis and scheduling.

Several editions of the same document can be quickly combined. Conflicting sections are highlighted, helping users make decisions during the merge process. Popular version control systems like Git and Subversion are compatible with Beyond Compare as well.

Features

free to download and use;
enables you to determine the differences between two or more directories;
it is possible to compare multiple code snippets, streamlining software development;
tools for automating routine operations are available;
compatible with modern versions of Windows.