Best ExamXML Alternatives in 2026
Updated
20 apps from file comparison software ranked against ExamXML on the same published basis.
- 1ExamXML vs Buddi
- 2ExamXML vs Meld
- 3ExamXML vs Code Compare
- 4ExamXML vs Diffchecker
- 5ExamXML vs Diffract
- 6ExamXML vs WinMerge
- 7ExamXML vs cwdiff
- 8ExamXML vs NextDiff
- 9ExamXML vs SmartSynchronize
- 10ExamXML vs Beyond Compare
- 11ExamXML vs Beyond Compare
- 12ExamXML vs AmSo Compare
- 13ExamXML vs Compare It!
- 14ExamXML vs FolderMatch
- 15ExamXML vs Kaleidoscope
- 16ExamXML vs Diff-Text
- 17ExamXML vs P4Merge
- 18ExamXML vs TkDiff
- 19ExamXML vs Diffinity
- 20ExamXML vs Altova DiffDog
ExamXML alternatives compared
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buddi | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 2 | Meld | 6.4 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Windows |
| 3 | Code Compare | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Browser, Windows |
| 4 | Diffchecker | 6.3 | Free plan | $15/mo | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| 5 | Diffract | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 6 | WinMerge | 6.3 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 7 | cwdiff | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Linux |
| 8 | NextDiff | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Windows |
| 9 | SmartSynchronize | 5.7 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 10 | Beyond Compare | 5.6 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 11 | Beyond Compare | 5.6 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 12 | AmSo Compare | 5.5 | No | $1.08/mo | Mac |
| 13 | Compare It! | 5.5 | No | — | Windows |
| 14 | FolderMatch | 5.5 | No | — | Windows |
| 15 | Kaleidoscope | 5.5 | No | $0.67/mo | Mac |
| 16 | Diff-Text | 5.4 | No | — | Web, Windows |
| 17 | P4Merge | 5.3 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 18 | TkDiff | 5.3 | No | — | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| 19 | Diffinity | 5.2 | No | — | Windows |
| 20 | Altova DiffDog | 5.1 | No | — | Windows |
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Questions about ExamXML alternatives
What is the best alternative to ExamXML?
Buddi, number 1 in file comparison software with a score of 6.4 out of 10. The others here: Meld, Code Compare, Diffchecker and 16 more.
What is the best free alternative to ExamXML?
Buddi is the best-ranked alternative with a free plan. 8 of the 20 alternatives here publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How are these alternatives ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation.