Diffuse

Graphical tool for comparing and merging text files

About Diffuse

Diffuse is a graphical tool for comparing and merging text files, able to compare an arbitrary number of files side by side for n-way merges with manually adjustable line matching and direct in-place editing. It can retrieve file revisions directly from Git, Mercurial, Subversion, Darcs, Bazaar and other version control systems, and offers syntax highlighting and unlimited undo.

Diffuse website preview

Live preview of github.com via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

Diffuse: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers diff, merge tool, gtk, version control — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1288 tools in the Developer Tools category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

Diffuse pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	github.com

Diffuse key facts

Category: Developer Tools
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: diff, merge tool, gtk, version control
Official site: github.com

Diffuse FAQ

How much does Diffuse cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (github.com).

What is Diffuse used for?

Graphical tool for comparing and merging text files Its focus areas in the Developer Tools category: diff, merge tool, gtk, version control.

Where can I try Diffuse?

On its official site, github.com — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

Diffuse vs alternatives

	Diffuse	Code Compare	xxdiff	GitHub
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more.
Focus areas	diff, merge tool, gtk, version control	diff, merge tool, code review, visual studio	diff, merge tool, qt, unix	git, version control, collaboration
Official site	github.com	devart.com	github.com	github.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Featured listing

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Developer Tools category

Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 1288 tools. Alongside Diffuse, it includes xxdiff, MSYS2, Sourcetrail, Code Compare.

FreeDeveloper Toolsdiffmerge-toolgtkversion-control

Alternatives to Diffuse

Tools in the same Developer Tools category that share focus areas with Diffuse — worth comparing before you commit:

Developer Tools

Code Compare

Free file and folder comparison and merge tool by Devart

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Developer Tools

xxdiff

Graphical file and directory comparator and merge tool

Freediffmerge-toolqtunix

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GitHub

The home of open source and collaborative coding.

Freemiumgitversion-controlcollaboration

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Araxis Merge

Professional three-way file comparison and merging

Paiddiffmergeprofessional

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Aurees

Easy, fast and free Git client for Windows, Mac and Linux

Freegit-clientcross-platformdiffmerge

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Beyond Compare

The gold standard for comparing files and folders

Paiddiffmergecompare

More in Developer Tools

Comparing tools in the Developer Tools category? These related listings are worth a look: xxdiff — Graphical file and directory comparator and merge tool; MSYS2 — Software distribution and building platform for Windows; Sourcetrail — Interactive source code explorer for C, C++, Java and Python.

Developer Tools

xxdiff

Graphical file and directory comparator and merge tool

Freediffmerge-toolqtunix