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cwdiff vs SmartSynchronize

Both stand on file comparison software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

cwdiff

Free plan Linux

cwdiff adds directory support and color to wdiff, with a documented Mercurial workflow and several listed download routes. Its stated platform is the Linux command line, and the NetBSD package page identifies version 0.4.0.

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SmartSynchronize

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Choose SmartSynchronize if you need file and directory comparison alongside merging and synchronization tools. Look elsewhere if your work depends on a license price you can confirm before purchase, since no price is listed here.

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The facts

	cwdiff	SmartSynchronize
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Linux	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	syntevo.com
On file comparison software	#6 of 33	#10 of 33

cwdiff: what it does well

Compares directories through a wdiff wrapper.
Colorizes output, with an option to disable colors.
Can be configured as a Mercurial extdiff command.
Downloads include several package sources.
NetBSD package lists no runtime dependencies.

What to know first

Listed supported platform is Linux command line.
NetBSD package page lists version 0.4.0.

SmartSynchronize: what it does well

File Compare detects line changes and transfers changed blocks.
Three-way merge lets users edit all three files.
Directory comparison reports added, removed, and modified line counts.
Dual-pane file manager includes archive handling and content search.
SFTP supports file transfers and remote directory creation.

What to know first

The 31-day trial is time-limited.
The paid license is per user.
Windows packages require Windows 10 or later.

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