DiffMerge

Depending on the type of work you perform, you might need some folders constantly updated with latest changes in files you’re working with. There are various tools to help in this regard. A suitable example is DiffMerge, which can compare couples of folders based on different rules and provide detailed reports.

As far as the visual design is concerned, the application can feel a little overwhelming, but it’s only because of the variety of functions at your disposal. Multiple tabs are supported to help better compare multiple folders. The comparison view is pretty intuitive, letting you view differences on individual rows in a tree list, with colors for types of differences, colors you can define yourself.

Comparing is not only done for folders. It’s also possible to compare files as text or binary code, coming in handy for analyzing old and new documents. You can choose to integrate the application inside the Shell menu to be able to initiate comparison sessions on the fly.

Analyzing two folders is pretty easy. You can move files and folders around at the press of a button, and expand directories for in-depth analysis. A new comparison can be triggered on the spot with a selected folder. Attributes and date values can be adjusted on the spot. You can recompare in case new content got added in the meantime. The default context menu is also at your disposal.

Search operations can be initiated in order to quickly find differences or specific strings. The options menu makes it possible to set different filters and rules. A command line tool can be built to quickly initiate a comparison session of two preset folders. Reports are generated with a neatly organized level of detail you can customize and save as HTM.

Taking everything into consideration, we can state that DiffMerge is a powerful tool you can use to compare, analyze, and synchronize folders. An abundance of management tools are at your disposal, while reports are sure to combine all details you need.