AmSo Compare

What AmSo Compare is

AmSo Compare is a macOS app for comparing and merging folders and files. It supports three-way and N-way comparisons, plus editing of folders, text files, and binary file content. Custom viewers handle images and structured data in JSON and XML. Automated N-way merging can cover up to eight branches, or as many editors as fit on the display. Folder synchronization can merge directories, apply updates, or mirror directory structures. Time Machine backups can be compared, but their contents are read-only. The maker says the app can integrate with popular IDEs and source control systems such as Git, and runs within the macOS sandbox so users control permissions. The App Store listing says the developer reports that the app does not collect data; it requires macOS 13.5 or later. The maker cautions that N-way work is generally constrained by display space and unsuitable for small displays. A free trial is available, but there is no free plan. Options are $3.99 a month, $12.99 a year, or $29.99, paid once for a full purchase.

Who it suits

AmSo Compare suits macOS users who need to compare or merge files and folders, including people working with Git or structured data. Its N-way tools are a better fit for displays with enough room for multiple editors.

Limits

There is no free plan. N-way operations are generally constrained by available display area, and Time Machine comparisons cannot modify backup data.

Getting started

1. Open the AmSo Compare website
2. Choose the free trial or a paid access option
3. Install it on a Mac running macOS 13.5 or later
4. Grant required permissions through the macOS sandbox
5. Connect it with supported IDE or source-control workflows if needed

Verdict

AmSo Compare covers multi-way comparison, merging, and folder synchronization, with viewers for several data types. The display constraint for N-way work and the macOS version requirement are important fit checks.