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FileMerge vs xxdiff

A side-by-side look at FileMerge and xxdiff. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

FileMerge

FileMerge

File Management

FileMerge is a free file and folder comparison and merging tool for macOS. It allows you to visually compare two files or folders, see differences between them, and selectively merge changes. Useful for programmers, writers, and anyone working with revisions of documents.

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xxdiff

Development

xxdiff is an open source visual file and directory comparison tool for Linux/Unix systems. It compares two files or directories side-by-side and highlights the differences in color, allowing you to easily see changed, added, or removed lines. It is useful for comparing revisions of text files like source code.

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