Differences between files can be subtle, especially when you're dealing with software development, coding, word processing versions, or anything else that is typically created in stages. And we all know the pain that can result from deleting the wrong version of a file! Lost time, work, and weekends...
Fortunately for us, we can always Compare It!
Compare It! displays two files side-by-side, highlighting the differences between them in various colors. With just a glance, you'll be able to see and compare files while still retaining your eyesight. And with just a click or quick keystroke, you can merge changed files into a single consolidated document - with the safety of an auto-backup folder to boot!
You can even use Compare It! to strip the XML tags from a file so you can compare XML to XML, or XML with text!
Advanced users will appreciate the ability to edit files directly in the comparison windows. Plus, Compare It! now lets you compare binary and image files!
Even if you're wasting your life in middle management, Compare It! can ease the pain of your daily struggle by giving you an easy way to print out reports in full color, highlighting exactly the same differences as you see on the screen. You can even output the report as an HTML file! Your boss will be so pleased, you may even get a an acrylic paperweight with your name on it!
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- Additional viewers now allow comparisons between binary and image files.
- Merge changed files into a single document.
- Produce full color comparison reports and HTML-format output.
- Compare Microsoft Office files! Compare It! can quickly compare DOC, DOCX, XLS, and PDF files in read-only mode (editing and merging is not supported in this case).
- Overhauled editing engine means that true editing is possible from directly within comparison panes, with full support of mouse and keyboard operations, clipboard, bookmarks, and more.
- Syntax highlighting includes built-in support for C++, Java, C#, Delphi, HTML, and custom syntax files.
- Word wrapping within the editor panes means that you can easily see changes in long lines without having to scroll sideways.
- Zip archives support: transparently compare a file with it's zipped version!
- Detect and visualize moved sections in a fashion similar to WinDiff.
- Automatch rules allow you to simplify comparison of structured files by using key fields.
- You can download and install a free trial of this software before purchasing
- Download available for: Windows 98, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Vista (32 and 64 bit), 7 (32 and 64 bit)
- Buy with BitsDuJour's promotional coupon code and get all this at a discounted price!
- After you purchase Compare It! it may be used indefinitely.
- Compare It! is licensed per user, so if more people are going to use Compare It! you will need to purchase additional copies.
- Upgrades to future versions of the software will be free for 12 months. For versions after that, upgrades will require additional payment, which will be discounted.
- Support is provided up to when the next major version is released, and minor versions thereafter.
- 30 days return policy.
- Prices do not necessarily include taxes, which will vary by country.
- Review what others have to say...
- “Compare it! Is one of the finest pieces of technology I have come across in a long time. Price, customer service, support and continued feature releases make purchasing this unit of software a "no brainer".”- Brian Lockwood, Apex SQL Tools
- “Compare it is a most righteous program! It's fast, and does the diff job better than anything else I've seen. The moved line and manual anchoring are excellent features. On top of that, the user interface is beautiful, well thought-out, and demonstrates outstanding attention to detail.”- Jamie Tremaine
- “I cannot compliment you enough on the usefulness of the CompareIt software. I was about to suggest you include a summary report on the changes made when I found that you already had this. The report you produce is much better than I was about to suggest. ... A process that used to take days and gave an output which was extremely difficult to interpret can now be done in a few hours with extremely useful graphical output.”- Tom Flynn
- “I wanted to say how happy I am with the Synchronize It and File Compare programs you offer. I am very please with their performance and their interface to the user. Bravo for a job well done. These are truly useful programs.”- Mark Hale
- “After trying Compare It!, I introduced our development group (10 folks) to it. We used it to merge a major revision back to the root. It went so fast and accurate that not only did I get a bunch of slaps on the back but I was named 'Employee of the Quarter'. Thanks for making me a hero!”- Marc R. Vilsmeyer
- “I wanted to express my thanks. I was faced with a file comparison of over 6000 files. I found your utility on tucows.com and downloaded it for a try. It worked wonderfully. I have been an advocate of shareware for a long time and appreciate being able to try out an application, determining if it fits my needs and committing to it. I registered it a few minutes ago. For this, THANKS!!!”- tommy dorsey
- “Just wanted to let you know that we have successfully completed a major Project to compare/merge 265 Baan program script components. This may be a few lines of code in a few places or hundreds of lines spread throughout the script. Fifteen developers and technical analysts completed the Project in less than 10 days, including a 100% code review of the merged code. Without the Compare It! tool this Project would have been impossible within the time frames required and with the people resources available. Thank you again for a fabulous product.”- Steve Johnson, Senior Technical Consultant