Diffract

What it does

Diffract is a cross-platform desktop app for visually comparing files and folders. Side-by-side text diff with Myers/Patience/Histogram algorithms, recursive directory comparison, binary hex view, image/PDF/Word/Excel diff, three-way merge, a Git commit browser, and right-click "Compare in Diffract" integration. One-time purchase, no subscription, works offline.

Diffract is a fast, precise desktop diff and merge tool for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Syntax-aware diffs, directory comparison, three-way merge, PDF comparison. Free tier available.

Compare code, folders, documents, and binaries side by side - on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Side-by-side syntax-highlighted comparison for 30+ languages. Word-level diffs within changed lines, moved-block detection, and collapsible unchanged regions. Side-by-side syntax-highlighted comparison for 30+ languages. Word-level diffs within changed lines, moved-block detection, and collapsible unchanged regions. Recursively compare entire directory trees. See added, removed, and modified files at a glance in a unified tree view with content-level drill-down. Resolve git merge conflicts with full context from both branches and the common ancestor. Drop-in git mergetool integration - no extra setup…from getdiffract.com

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