File Merging
File merging and conflict reconciling are the most important functions required for fast and easy file comparison. Most programs allow the user either to merge files automatically and then review the results, or use manual merging functions.
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| Compare Suite ($60) | |||
| WinMerge (free) |  |
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| ECMerge Pro 2.0 ($50) | |
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| Araxis Merge Professional ($269) | |
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| Diff’n’Merge ($29) | |
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| IsEqual & Sync Folder ($14.5+$24.5) | |
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| CSDiff (free) |
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| HTMLDiff ($99) | |
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| ExcelDiff ($99) | |
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| ExamDiff Pro (35$) | |
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| Visual Comparer & Diff Commander (45$) | |
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| Beyond Compare 2 (30$) | |
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| Compare It! ($29) | |
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Our Editor’s Choice for the optimal file merging functionality is Beyond Compare 2.