[Nykc]

I am looking for a good file comparison utility. Are there any recommendations?

Preferably open source or free without ads.

Thanks,

[rahulbatra]

By file comparison, you mean a diff-like utility? I've heard good stuff about WinMerge if that's what you're looking for.

[Nayana]

I like Meld on Linux, and WinMerge on Windows.

[Tom9729]

What kind of files?

[Nykc]

Basically to compare code between 2 files. example a new version vs old to see what changes were made. (any languages - something to highlight a change in the code.)

We use one at work called File Comparison Utility but it is outdated. I will look into the ones suggested.

[Tom9729]

Sounds like you want to use diff.

[orcasquall]

I recently tried out CSDiff for Windows. Works well enough. I was comparing .aspx and .vb files.

[Nykc]

I decided to give WinMerge a try for Windows and Meld for Linux.

Thanks guys for the help. This is exactly what I am looking for. FCU is a cool little program but like I said it is outdated and the upgrade is a pay version and frankly I can't justify paying for a utility like this.

[girasquid]

If you're willing to shell out $30, Beyond Compare is really nice.

[Gordon HHQ]

I am using Beyond Compare 2 for code comparison, too, and it is really cool.
For binary files, i would use AptDiff.

This post has been edited by Gordon HHQ: 26 February 2008 - 01:11 AM

[davegeek]

I am using 3 tools:
Araxis Merge
Ellié Computing Merge
Active File Compare

[bhandari]

My call is Beyond Compare

[Nykc]

Problem with that is I don't want to pay for something that really is just a process improvement to me more than anything. I can compare my code without the added benefits through HTML-Kit or any text editor.

[bhandari]

You can use evaluation version!!!!

[Nykc]

I'll check it out. Thanks!