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KDiff3 vs xxdiff

A side-by-side look at KDiff3 and xxdiff. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

KDiff3

KDiff3

Development

KDiff3 is a free open source diff and merge tool for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It allows users to compare files and directories, shows differences in side-by-side and inline layouts, and helps merge changes between versions. KDiff3 supports Unicode, auto-detection of encodings, and editing actions during merges.

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xxdiff

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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