Code Compare

Ever found yourself staring at two versions of a file, trying to figure out what changed? Code Compare is here to make that a whole lot easier. It’s a smart, user friendly tool built to compare and merge files and folders whether you're working solo or as part of a team.

One of the coolest things about Code Compare is how well it plays with others. It integrates smoothly with all the major version control systems out there think TFS, SVN, Git, Mercurial, and Perforce. So no matter what your team uses, you’re covered.

You can grab Code Compare as a standalone application for quick, on the fly comparisons, or as a handy extension right inside Visual Studio. It fits right into your workflow, wherever you are.

Here’s a quick rundown of what it can do:

Compare and merge files or folders side by side.
Works inside Visual Studio and even integrates with Windows Explorer.
Use it from the command line if that’s your style.
Comes with a built in text editor that supports search, bookmarks, and syntax highlighting for tons of languages.
Get help from Intellisense when comparing code super handy for spotting small changes.
See exactly what’s changed, line by line, with clear visual cues.
Full Unicode and command line support means it handles pretty much anything you throw at it.

Whether you're debugging, reviewing someone else’s work, or syncing folders, Code Compare keeps things simple and efficient.