About
VisualDiffer is a free, open source Mac app for comparing folders and files. It shows differences side-by-side with clear visual indicators, and folder comparisons use color-coded status to show which files are new, modified, unchanged, or removed. File comparisons are line-by-line with syntax highlighting, so additions, deletions, and modifications are easy to spot. The app is designed for tracking changes in projects or backups.
To focus on what matters, VisualDiffer includes include/exclude rules that filter files and folders. You can ignore temporary or system files and exclude items such as build artifacts and dependencies. The app is optimized to perform well without slowing down your Mac, and it has a modern, easy-to-use interface built for macOS. It requires macOS 13 or later.
VisualDiffer runs within Apple's sandbox model and keeps your data on your device, with no tracking and no telemetry. It updates automatically to provide the latest features and improvements. Because it is open source, you can also contribute code, bug reports, or suggestions through its GitHub project.
What's new
All release notesHomebrew cask visualdiffer 2.2.1 (sha256 a12a2af07dee6dd2ad9bf85428190d177bf8ecfa7421a7137fbba2e0eb0fbbbe).