Configuration File Comparer

Configuration File Comparer is a feather-light and portable application that you can use to compare two files with the .CONFIG format to find out whether or not they have identical content. It doesn't include complicated options or configuration parameters, so it can be handled by all user levels.

Since there is no installation implied, you can save Configuration File Comparer's program files in any part of the disk and simply click the executable to launch the app. Another option is to keep it safely stored on a pen drive or other removable storage unit, in order to seamlessly run the tool on any computer. Unlike most installers, it doesn't add new entries to the Windows registry or Start menu.

The user-friendly GUI is represented by a large window with a plain appearance. Although it doesn't put emphasis on graphical elements, it's quite simple to navigate.

After indicating two CONFIG files via the file browser, you can enter two display names for them and ask the application to make comparisons with one click. Any key and value differences are shown in two separate columns.

Although Configuration File Comparer doesn't implement an option for copying data to the Clipboard, printing it or exporting it to file, the first operation can be done by making a text selection and opening the right-click menu or using the global Copy keyboard shortcut. There are no other notable options available.

As we expected, CPU and RAM usage was minimal during the program's runtime. It compared file contents without any errors, and it didn't freeze or crash in our tests. Even if it contains just a couple of options, Configuration File Comparer is simple to use and gets the job done.