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beyond-compare · v5.2.6.32774 • auto-updates
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Compare files and folders
brew install --cask beyond-compare Conflicts with: beyond-compare@4
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Trust Score 3/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Version History
v5.2.6.3277423d ago5.2.5.32528→5.2.6.32774
2mo ago5.2.4.32425→5.2.5.32528
2mo ago5.2.3.32296→5.2.4.32425
3mo ago5.2.2.32209→5.2.3.32296
5mo ago5.2.1.32035→5.2.2.32209
6mo ago5.2.0.31950→5.2.1.32035
Review
Mar 10, 2026Beyond Compare is a powerful tool for comparing files and folders, offering features like three-way comparison and diff generation. It's ideal for developers and users needing precise file analysis.
Compares files and folders, identifying differences and generating diffs.
Maturity: The project appears mature but lacks recent updates, with the last GitHub commit in 2018.
Community: Hacker News mentions indicate ongoing interest, though recent activity is limited. No Reddit discussions found.
Pros
- + Robust file and folder comparison capabilities
- + Three-way comparison feature
- + Auto-updates ensure the latest version
Cons
- - Outdated GitHub repository with limited recent activity
- - Unclear licensing terms
Community Mentions
hackernews
May 2025 Beyond Compare
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Jul 2024 Beyond Compare 5 Released
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Dec 2013 Beyond Compare v4 Beta
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Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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