Beyond Compare for MAC
Compare and merge files and folders, then sync them, on Mac, Windows and Linux. Paid app with a free trial.
Beyond Compare Overview
Beyond Compare compares files and folders and shows you exactly what is different. Compare two versions of a text file line by line, two folders file by file, or tables, images and binary data, then merge the changes or synchronize the folders. It works with local folders, FTP sites, cloud storage and zip files, and integrates with most version control systems. Beyond Compare is made by Scooter Software and runs on Mac, Windows and Linux.
Beyond Compare is a paid app with a free trial. The download includes both the Standard and Pro editions; during the trial you can switch between them, and the license key you buy unlocks the edition you choose permanently. Beyond Compare 5 needs macOS 12 Monterey or later; version 4.4.7 remains available for older macOS versions.
Key Features
Beyond Compare helps you review differences quickly and merge them with confidence.
- Folder compare: see which files match, differ or exist on only one side.
- Text compare: line-by-line differences with syntax highlighting and a built-in editor.
- Merge: combine changes from two versions of a file or folder into one output.
- Sync: synchronize local folders, FTP sites and cloud storage.
- Specialized viewers: compare tables, images, binary data and more.
- Filters and rules: ignore the differences that do not matter to you.
- Version control: use Beyond Compare from most version control systems.
- Pro features: Pro adds advanced features, including SFTP and FTP over SSL.
What’s New in Version 5.2.6
Beyond Compare 5.2.6 brings polish, stability improvements and security fixes.
- Updated 7-Zip to 26.03, fixing a security vulnerability
- Fixed Align with Marked when the mouse is released over the gutter
- Fixed a crash when un-indenting a block of text
- Fixed a Table Compare crash during Align With
- Mac: fixed a crash when opening the Check for Updates dialog
Beyond Compare FAQ
Is Beyond Compare free?
Beyond Compare is a paid app with a free trial. The download is the full program; you buy a license key to keep using it after the trial.
What is the difference between Standard and Pro?
Standard is a full-featured comparison tool. Pro adds advanced features, including built-in support for SFTP and FTP over SSL. The download contains both, and you can switch between them during the trial.
Which macOS version does Beyond Compare need?
Beyond Compare 5 needs macOS 12 Monterey or later. Version 4.4.7 is still available for older macOS versions.
Can Beyond Compare compare folders?
Yes. It compares folders file by file and shows which files match, differ, or exist on only one side, including FTP sites, cloud storage and zip files.
Can Beyond Compare merge files?
Yes. Its merge view combines changes from two versions of a file or folder into one output, and you can edit the result in the built-in editor.
Does Beyond Compare work with Git and other version control?
Yes. You can use Beyond Compare as the compare and merge tool in most version control systems.
Can Beyond Compare compare images and tables?
Yes. It has dedicated viewers for text, tables, images, binary data and more.
Does Beyond Compare run on Windows and Linux too?
Yes. Beyond Compare runs on macOS, Windows and Linux.
How do I keep Beyond Compare after the trial?
Buy a Standard or Pro license from Scooter Software. The license key unlocks the matching features permanently in the version you downloaded.
Where does the Beyond Compare download on beyond-compare.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to Scooter Software's official website at https://www.scootersoftware.com/, where the free trial is offered. beyond-compare.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the installer.
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