Litera Compare

Litera Compare helps users review document revisions across authors and formats. It can compare full documents or selected passages, including text, code, images, tables, charts and comments. Its analysis groups changed elements by kind and quantity, so users can filter, modify or flag results. Users can save redlines, merge changes or create a new document that retains the original formatting, then print or email it. The Google Workspace offering lets users start comparisons from Google Docs, Google Drive or Litera’s web application. Litera also offers Compare for Microsoft 365 using the same comparison engine as its Google Workspace offering. The cloud-based Compare Office 365 app is described as device-agnostic and can compare, clean and convert documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Compare Desktop runs on Windows; Mac or Linux use requires a Windows virtual machine or dual boot. Desktop integrations include NetDocuments, iManage, OpenText eDOCS and Worldox. The Desktop license is a one-year subscription, and online purchases are limited to 10 seats. Litera was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago.

Litera Compare provides several ways to examine and share document changes, with options for Google Workspace, Microsoft 365 and Desktop use. Check the operating-system requirements, purchase limit and one-year license term when choosing an option.

It suits organizations that need to compare revisions across multiple authors or file types. Litera’s online store is aimed at organizations with fewer than 10 employees; larger organizations are directed to contact Litera.

Litera Compare examines document revisions across authors and formats, making it a strong fit for teams that need to review more than text changes. Its broad comparison coverage and ways to save or share results are compelling, but buyers should weigh the one-year license and 10-seat online purchase limit.

Overview

Compare can analyze full documents or selected snippets, including text, code, images, tables, charts, and comments. It groups changes by type and quantity, so reviewers can filter, modify, or flag results rather than work through an undifferentiated change list.

After comparing, users can save redlines, create a merged version, or produce a new document that retains the original formatting. Printing and email sharing provide straightforward ways to circulate the results.

Key features

• Broad comparisons: Coverage of visual and structured elements alongside text suits reviews where changes to charts, tables, images, or comments matter. The range is more useful than a text-only comparison for complex documents.
• Grouped change analysis: Sorting changes by type and quantity helps focus review and flag specific results. Teams that only need a basic text diff may not need this level of analysis.
• Save and share: Redlines, merged versions, and formatting-preserving new documents support different review and handoff needs. Printing and email are included sharing options.
• Workspace integrations: Google Workspace users can launch comparisons from Docs, Drive, or Litera’s web application. Litera also offers Compare for Microsoft 365, using the same comparison engine as its Google Workspace offering.
• Desktop integrations: The Desktop page lists DMS connections to NetDocuments, iManage, OpenText eDOCS, and Worldox, which may suit organizations working in those systems.

Pricing

Litera Compare Desktop

Custom pricing. Each license purchased is for a one-year subscription (365 days), and online purchases are limited to 10 seats. That makes the online store a fit for smaller organizations buying a limited number of licenses; organizations needing more seats are directed to contact Litera about volume discounts and implementation resources. The online store is intended for organizations with fewer than 10 employees.

Litera offers Customer Center articles, documentation, and training materials. Email support is available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

Platforms

Litera Compare is presented for Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. Compare Desktop itself runs on Windows; Mac and Linux users need a Windows virtual machine or dual boot to use that desktop edition. The Compare Office 365 app is described as a device-agnostic, cloud-based option for comparing, cleaning, and converting documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.

For cloud customer data, Litera’s security addendum describes AES 256 encryption at rest and TLS 1.2 or above encryption in transit.

Who it's for

Compare is best suited to organizations reviewing complex documents across multiple authors, especially teams already working in Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, or a listed DMS. Its breadth is less persuasive for an individual who only needs occasional, simple comparisons or for an organization that wants to buy more than 10 seats online.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Compares text, code, images, tables, charts, and comments, covering more than wording changes alone.
• Pro: Offers several ways to preserve, combine, and share comparison results, including a new document with original formatting.
• Pro: Integrates with Google Docs and Drive and supports Microsoft 365, with DMS connections listed for the Desktop edition.
• Con: Desktop use on Mac or Linux requires a Windows virtual machine or dual boot.
• Con: Online purchases stop at 10 seats, and licenses run for 365 days, so larger organizations must contact Litera and buyers should account for the subscription term.

Alternatives

For a broader shortlist, start with Document Comparison Software.

• PDF24 Compare PDF is a free, no-registration option with no stated limits or time restrictions; choose it when a free comparison tool matters more than Litera’s listed integrations and change-handling options.
• SmarterDiff is free for personal and commercial use, ad-supported, and requires no account or artificial limits; it is a fit when those terms outweigh Litera’s broader document review workflow.
• Compare Suite has a free Light plan for basic file comparison and runs on Windows; consider it when Windows-only basic comparison is sufficient.
• Diffchecker offers a free Basic plan with limited Pro access and monthly try counts on some features; choose it if a freemium option suits your comparison needs.
• Differino has a free web/API plan for one comparison, with 45 MB file limits, PDF, DOCX, and TXT support, watermarked PDF export, and 14-day retention; consider it for a tightly bounded comparison task.
• DocFather Compare Documents has a free web plan with 250 welcome AI credits and free file tools for files up to 300 MB; it may suit users looking for those free file tools.
• Document Delta offers a free demo for DOCX files up to 500 KB per file, with no signup; consider it for a small DOCX comparison without an account.
• PdfCompare.app is a free web option with no account, daily file limits, page limits, file size ceilings, or watermarks; choose it when those PDF comparison terms are the priority.

Verdict

Litera Compare is a strong choice for organizations that need to inspect complex document changes and produce review-ready outputs, particularly those using its Workspace, Microsoft 365, or DMS integrations. Its main trade-offs are the annual license term, the 10-seat online cap, and the Windows requirement for Desktop on Mac or Linux; look elsewhere for occasional basic comparisons or a free plan.