Diffly
Pick your perspective.
Split or unified. Syntax highlighting and synced panes. Read changes the way that makes sense to you.
Something changed.Here’s what.
Compare files, folders and Git changes.
Side by side. On your desktop.
Free & open source. Windows, macOS, Linux.
src › diff › engine.ts+8−5
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A whole folder.
Nothing hidden.
Some changes are one line. Others touch everything. Start with the directory, follow the changes and get straight to the file that needs you.
Explore the file treesrc / app.tsApplication
+12 −4styles / theme.cssStylesheet
+8 −2src / compare.tsComparison
+24 −9README.mdDocumentation
+6 −1Change your view.
Keep your place.
Two versions side by side. Or every change in a single flow.
Different perspectives on the same details.
Beforepreferences.ts
export const preferences = {− theme: 'light',− restoreSession: false, compare: 'split', syntax: true,}
Afterpreferences.ts
export const preferences = {+ theme: 'dark',+ restoreSession: true, compare: 'split', syntax: true,}
Less to work around.
More to work with.
From the whole directory to a single character.
Everything you need to understand a change.
A home for your Git changes.
Review branches, commits and GitHub pull requests without piecing the picture together across tabs.
Your files stay with you.
Local comparisons, no uploads. No account to create. And your session is waiting when you return.
Compare files
locally.
Diffly compares local files on your computer. Your files stay on your machine, and you can start without creating an account.
No file uploadsNo account required
A few things
worth knowing.
What can I compare?
Individual files, entire folders, Git branches, commits, working changes and GitHub pull requests. Switch between split and unified views in the same app.
Where do my local files go?
They stay on your machine. Local comparisons run on your desktop without uploading your files to a comparison service.
Is Diffly free?
Yes. Diffly is free and open source under the GPL-3.0 license. You can find the source code and releases on GitHub.
Does it work on my computer?
Diffly is available for Windows, macOS on Apple Silicon, and Linux. Choose an installer or a portable package in the downloads below.