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Code Compare
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Code Compare Free | Free version available; detailed limits not stated | Free |
| Free edition | two-way text comparison and merge · folder comparison and merge · Visual Studio and Windows Explorer integration · CLI and VCS integration · no three-way merge · no structural comparison | Free |
| Evaluation | 30 calendar days from installation · Evaluation use only; after expiry purchase Pro, continue under Free, or uninstall | Free |
| Pro edition | Perpetual license; updates are covered by a 12-month subscription term · three-way comparison and merge · automatic merging · structural comparison · moved-code detection · code outlining · word-by-word and line-by-line comparison | $69.95, paid once |
| Code Compare Pro | Paid Pro features; pricing not displayed on the opened pricing page | On request |
As devart.com lists them, read 3 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Facts from Code Compare's own pages
- Android Studio
- The maker says Code Compare can be linked to Android Studio as an external tool for comparing and merging code. · devart.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Command-line interface
- The CLI accepts up to three file or folder paths and parameters for source-control type, environment, waiting, and comparison titles. · docs.devart.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Company
- Devart says it was founded in 1997 and that Code Compare was introduced in 2010. · devart.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters and size
- LinkedIn lists headquarters at 3422 Old Capitol Trail, Wilmington, Delaware, with a company size of 201–500 employees. · linkedin.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Company identity
- LinkedIn lists the maker as Devart, a privately held software-development company founded in 1997. · linkedin.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Documentation scope
- The online documentation covers getting started, basic and advanced comparison, IDE integration, VCS setup, command-line use, FAQs, and release notes. · devart.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Download
- The download page lists Code Compare version 5.5.11, released March 6, 2026. · devart.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Folder comparison
- Folder comparison color-codes added, deleted, and changed files, supports include/exclude filters, opens individual file comparisons, and batch-copies files. · devart.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1997 · devart.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Git configuration
- Git integration is configured through .gitconfig difftool and mergetool entries that call CodeCompare.exe and CodeMerge.exe. · docs.devart.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Latest release
- The download page lists Code Compare 5.5.11, released on 6 March 2026, with a 12.85 MB installer. · devart.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Licence model
- The EULA says the software is licensed rather than sold, with proprietary Devart ownership and restrictions on reverse engineering, redistribution, and transfer. · devart.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: comparison speed
- A TrustRadius review reports that comparisons and multi-tab differences can take noticeable time to appear. · trustradius.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: documentation and UI polish
- TrustRadius reviewers request dark mode, a more modern interface, and a more helpful user guide; one reviewer says experienced VCS teams may not need the extra tool. · trustradius.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: feature gaps and errors
- G2 reviewers mention missing history or same-file notifications, occasional errors, some features not working as expected, and compatibility problems in one Oracle setup. · g2.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Limit: interface and performance
- G2 reviewers repeatedly describe the GUI as dated and report lag or slower performance with large files, multiple tabs, or some workloads. · g2.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Marketplace positioning
- The Visual Studio Marketplace listing describes Code Compare as a standalone diff tool and Visual Studio extension that can be connected to any VCS supporting external comparators through its command line. · marketplace.visualstudio.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Merge support
- The product supports three-way comparison and merge, and can automatically merge non-conflicting changes while highlighting conflicts. · devart.com, 3 Oct 2026
- Older Visual Studio support
- Version 5.3 discontinued Visual Studio 2010–2013 support while retaining support for Visual Studio 2015–2019. · docs.devart.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Praise: customer support
- A 2026 Trustpilot reviewer praises Devart software and says support answers questions promptly and professionally. · trustpilot.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Praise: ease of use and integration
- G2’s review summary says users repeatedly praise the intuitive interface, visual change display, and Visual Studio integration for simplifying comparison and merging. · g2.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Praise: file and folder workflows
- TrustRadius users highlight file and folder comparison, visual cues, drag-and-drop pane workflows, and synchronization with production or other revisions. · trustradius.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Praise: version-control integration
- TrustRadius identifies Git and other version-control integrations as a frequently valued capability for tracking and merging changes. · trustradius.com, 14 Oct 2026
- Privacy behavior
- The application checks for updates and sends version, development-environment, and installation-ID data; Devart says it does not send personal information or user code and lets users edit or decline error reports. · devart.com, 14 Oct 2026
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