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Description

Diffchecker is a file and document comparison tool for text, code, PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoints, images, and folders. Diffchecker's free online tool is built for collaboration. It runs in any browser with no sign-up and lets users save diffs online, share them by link, and leave line-by-line comments. An AI summary tool can also explain complex or semantic differences in plain English (web only). Diffchecker Desktop is built for confidential work and is the stronger choice for compliance-sensitive workflows. It runs fully offline on Windows, Mac, and Linux, so files never leave the device, and it has no AI or LLM integrations. That makes it a private, secure choice for redlining legal contracts and other confidential documents. Professional legal redlining is the centerpiece for legal teams. Diffchecker produces polished, customizable Word and PDF redlines of contracts and agreements, comparing PDF to Word, PDF to PDF, or Word to Word, with tracked changes down to the word and character and OCR for scanned documents. The Diffchecker Legal plan adds iManage integration, which lets users redline documents directly from iManage and save results back to it. Enterprise adds SAML single sign-on, SCIM provisioning, and dedicated support. Text-diff features include: real-time text editor, syntax highlighting, ignore whitespace or custom text, PDF export, and a smart algorithm that chooses between character and word level diff granularity automatically. Document-diff features include: changelog, formatting change detection (e.g. font size/style/color), move detection, redline, image detection, custom ignore rules, and OCR. Plans start free, with Pro + Desktop at $15, Legal at $20, and Enterprise at $40 per user per month.

Description

Diffract is an advanced desktop comparison tool designed to manage a wide array of formats beyond just plain text. It enables users to compare various file types including text, binary (displayed in hex), images, PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, ZIP/tar archives, and even Git commits, all within a user-friendly multi-tab interface. In addition to the conventional Myers diff, it provides alternative comparison algorithms such as Patience and Histogram, and features an AST-based semantic diff that comprehends the structure of code rather than merely detecting line alterations, along with automatic detection of moved blocks. Furthermore, it operates seamlessly in a fully headless mode as a command-line interface tool, making it ideal for integration into CI pipelines. The licensing model is straightforward, requiring only a one-time payment without any ongoing subscription fees, and all validation processes are conducted entirely offline, ensuring user security and convenience. This comprehensive functionality makes Diffract a versatile solution for professionals who need to compare diverse file types efficiently.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Git Yes 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Outlook Yes 
Microsoft Word Yes 
iManage Yes 

Integrations

Git Yes 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Outlook No 
Microsoft Word No 
iManage No 

Pricing Details

$15 per month
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$39
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Diffchecker

Founded

2011

Country

Canada

Website

www.diffchecker.com/desktop/

Vendor Details

Company Name

SmallSoftLoaf Software

Founded

2026

Country

Germany

Website

www.getdiffract.com

Product Features

File and Document Comparison

Audio Comparison No 
Barcode Comparison No 
Braille Comparison No 
Code Comparison Yes 
Document Comparison Yes 
File Comparison Yes 
Image Comparison Yes 
PDF Comparison Yes 
Video Comparison No 

Product Features

File and Document Comparison

Audio Comparison No 
Barcode Comparison No 
Braille Comparison No 
Code Comparison No 
Document Comparison No 
File Comparison No 
Image Comparison No 
PDF Comparison No 
Video Comparison No 

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