DirectCompare
Compare folders, Git repos, archives, FTP servers, and more - side by side or up to 16 sources at once.
winget install --id=DirectCompare.DirectCompare -eDescription
DirectCompare is a desktop file and folder comparison tool for Windows and Linux. Basic (free): 2-way directory comparison, exports (CSV, HTML, JSON), bookmarks, sessions, keyboard shortcuts, and themes. No time limit. Standard ($39/yr): Everything in Basic plus N-way comparison (3+ sources), Git integration, and archive support (ZIP, TAR, 7Z, RAR, ISO, CAB). Premium ($79/yr): Everything in Standard plus GitHub integration, FTP/SFTP, similarity search, 3-way merge editor, image comparison (dHash/aHash), and CSV/Excel comparison. Enterprise: All Premium features plus Admin Centre, collaborative workspaces, admin policies, registry toolkit, and priority support. Distributed as a single portable .exe - no installer, no dependencies, no DLLs required. A 30-day full-featured trial starts automatically on first launch. No sign-up required.
DirectCompare is available through winget as package ID DirectCompare.DirectCompare, with version 1.08.0. Use the install command above to set it up on Windows without downloading a separate installer manually.
Why install it with winget
Developer-tool pages are strongest when they connect to the broader workstation build: editors, terminals, runtimes, containers, and AI coding tools.
- •Makes developer stacks easier to reinstall with one repeatable flow
- •Useful for scripting day-one workstation setup
- •Works well when paired with archive pages, publishers, and curated topics
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