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DirEqual
What DirEqual is
DirEqual compares folders and files, then lets users synchronize folder contents on macOS and Windows. Its side-by-side view shows folders as expandable trees, using colors and icons to mark differences. It compares text and binary files by content; text differences can be examined at line, word, and character levels. Folder snapshots can be created for comparison with other folders or to review changes over time.
Users select items to copy or delete, review the planned actions, and then execute them. Synchronization offers update and mirror modes. Other options include ignoring filename extensions, applying filename template filters, exporting results as CSV, and saving or restoring settings. On macOS, Finder Services and AppleScript support folder comparisons and synchronization automation. Downloads support macOS 10.13 and later on 64-bit Intel and Apple M systems, plus Windows on 32-bit and 64-bit Intel. DirEqual is paid software with a 14-day trial. Monthly Subscription costs $5 a month; annual and one-time licenses are also available, with license terms varying by plan.
Who it suits
DirEqual is intended for Mac users such as developers and designers, as well as people working with large file directories. It can also suit Windows users who need folder comparison or synchronization.
What it does well
- Compares text and binary files by content.
- Shows text differences down to character level.
- Offers folder snapshots for later comparison.
- Synchronization includes update and mirror modes.
- Supports Finder Services and AppleScript on macOS.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Monthly Subscription costs $5 a month.
- macOS downloads require version 10.13 or later.
- Synchronization may copy, move, or delete selected files.
Limits
There is no free plan. The trial lasts 14 days; paid licensing and computer allowances vary by plan, from three household Macs to company-wide Mac coverage.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business License | One-time payment · For 5 Macs in your company | $129, paid once |
| Annual Subscription | Annually · Install on 3 home Macs · Cancel anytime | $15 a year |
| Single User License | One-time payment · One user license · Install on 3 home Macs | $39, paid once |
| Site License | One-time payment · For all Macs in your company | $499, paid once |
| Monthly Subscription | Monthly · Install on 3 home Macs · Cancel anytime | $5 a month |
| Annual Business Subscription | Annually · For 5 Macs in your company · Cancel anytime | $59 a year |
As naarakstudio.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the DirEqual website
- Choose the macOS or Windows download for your system
- Install the application
- Start the 14-day trial or select a paid plan
- Select folders to compare and review differences
- Choose items to copy or delete, then run update or mirror synchronization
Verdict
DirEqual combines detailed folder and file comparison with synchronization controls and snapshots. Review the planned copy or deletion actions before execution, and check the license terms for your use.
Questions
What platforms does DirEqual support?
DirEqual supports macOS and Windows. Listed downloads cover macOS 10.13 or later on 64-bit Intel and Apple M systems, and Windows on 32-bit or 64-bit Intel.
Is there a free plan?
No. DirEqual is paid software with a 14-day trial.
How much does DirEqual cost?
Plans include $5 a month, $15 a year, $39, paid once, $59 a year, $129, paid once, and $499, paid once, depending on the license.
Can it compare binary files?
Yes. DirEqual compares both text and binary files by their contents.
Does it integrate with macOS tools?
Yes. It supports macOS Finder Services and AppleScript for folder comparison and synchronization automation.
What computers do the licenses cover?
The single-user license covers three household computers. Commercial use is covered on one company computer, while small-business licensing covers up to five company computers.
Facts from DirEqual's own pages
- Comparison options
- The product page lists filename extension ignoring, filename template filters, CSV result export, and saving and restoring settings. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Data handling
- For support requests, Naarak Studio says it collects the user's IP address, email address, and information provided such as crash logs or diagnostic information. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- File comparison
- It compares text and binary files by their contents, and text comparisons highlight differences at line, word, and character levels. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- DirEqual supports macOS Finder Services and AppleScript for comparing folders and automating synchronization tasks. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- License limits
- The EULA says a single user license covers three household computers, commercial use on one company computer, and a small business license covers up to five company computers. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and file access
- The privacy policy says DirEqual reads selected files and does not write or modify them unless the user selects files to merge, in which case it may copy, move, or delete them. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Snapshots
- It can create folder snapshots for later comparison with other folders or to review changes over time. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker provides a support form that asks users to include as much detail as possible and accepts attachments up to 100 MB. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The download page lists macOS 10.13 and later for 64-bit Intel and Apple M, and a Windows download for 32-bit and 64-bit Intel. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Synchronization control
- Users can select items to copy or delete, review selected actions, and execute them; synchronization offers update and mirror modes. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Visual comparison
- It displays folders side by side as expandable trees and highlights differences with colors and icons. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- What it does
- DirEqual compares folders and files and can synchronize folder contents. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The product page describes DirEqual as designed for Mac users including developers, designers, and people working with large file directories. · naarakstudio.com, 8 Oct 2026
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