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ExamXML
What ExamXML is
ExamXML is a Windows application for comparing, editing, and merging XML files. It presents documents in a tree view and marks differences within elements. Folder comparison covers directory hierarchies, including folders with thousands of files. XML validation checks documents against a DTD or XML Schema and can report the line where an error occurs. Comparison options include normalized dates and numbers, numeric rounding, and rules that exclude selected elements, attributes, or content. User-defined conditions can determine which elements to ignore. ExamXML Pro adds the MDCXML and FolderCMP command-line utilities, ExamDir folder comparison, an API for customer applications, and XML2CSV conversion of selected XML elements and attributes into CSV. The paid software has a fully functional 30-day evaluation; continued use requires purchase and registration. Pro licenses are listed at $39, paid once for a single user and €285, paid once for a site license. Windows downloads include 32-bit and 64-bit builds.
Who it suits
ExamXML suits Windows users who compare, validate, edit, or merge XML and folder hierarchies. Pro features also suit teams needing command-line tools, an API, or XML-to-CSV conversion.
What it does well
- Tree view highlights XML differences
- Compares folders with thousands of files
- Validates against DTD or XML Schema
- Supports normalized dates and numbers
- Offers configurable ignore rules
What to know first
- No free plan
- Does not compare comments or processing instructions
- Continued use after 30 days requires purchase
- Large files may require MDCXML
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| ExamXML Pro site license | The purchase page says “All tools on every computers for 285 EUR.” · Unlimited computers within your company | €285, paid once |
| ExamXML Pro single-user license | The maker’s news page states this price in a 2011 announcement; current pricing was not shown on the purchase page. · Single user · Free upgrades stated in the announcement | $39, paid once |
As a7soft.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
ExamXML combines visual XML comparison with validation, normalization, folder comparison, and configurable exclusions. Its Pro edition adds automation and conversion tools, but the software is paid and Windows-only.
Facts from ExamXML's own pages
- Custom ignoring
- It can ignore XML elements, attributes, or content, including elements matching a user-defined condition. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Folder comparison
- ExamXML supports comparing folder hierarchies, including directories containing thousands of files. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- License duration
- The FAQ says a purchased registration code does not expire and the purchased version can be used for as long as desired. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Maker history
- A7Soft describes its XML solutions as being offered since 2003. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Normalization
- It can compare dates and numbers in normalized formats, including numeric rounding. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- ExamXML does not compare XML comments or processing instructions; the FAQ says it has been tested on files of several megabytes and points to MDCXML for extra-large files. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Pro tools and API
- ExamXML Pro adds command-line utilities MDCXML and FolderCMP, the ExamDir folder comparison tool, and an API for customer applications. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- ExamXML is a visual XML differencing tool for comparing, editing, and merging XML files. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email, with registered users given priority; the purchase page includes one year of free technical support after purchase. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial and download
- The downloadable evaluation version is fully functional for 30 days; continued use requires purchase and registration. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Validation
- It validates XML against DTD or XML Schema and can report errors with line numbers. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Visual comparison
- It displays XML documents in a tree view and highlights differences within elements. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Windows versions
- The download page lists 32-bit and 64-bit ExamXML builds, with the 64-bit build for 64-bit operating systems. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
- XML to CSV
- ExamXML Pro integrates XML2CSV to convert selected XML elements and attributes to CSV. · a7soft.com, 11 Oct 2026
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