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UltraCompare
Austin, Texas, USA
What it is
UltraCompare is a paid desktop application for comparing and merging text files, folders, and documents such as Word, Excel, and PDF files. It places two or three files side by side and supports visual merging. Folder tools compare, merge, and synchronize structures, including rule-based automation. Excel, CSV, and other tabulated data can be compared, with cells, rows, or columns merged across multiple sheets. UltraCompare works as a diff and merge tool with Git, Subversion, and CVS. It compares remote files over FTP or SFTP and by URL, and remote folders over FTP and network shares. ZIP, RAR, and JAR contents can be compared without extraction. Additional tools include highlighting, whitespace and case options, editable comparisons, saved sessions, and HTML or text reports. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with a personal license covering up to three machines. Pricing starts at $119.95 a year, and a fully functional Windows download includes a 30-day trial.
For and against
For
- Supports two-way and three-way comparisons
- Compares, merges, and synchronizes folders
- Integrates with Git, Subversion, and CVS
- Handles remote files and archive contents
- Includes a 30-day functional trial
Against
- No free plan
- License terms limit personal use to three machines
- Windows trial requires a license after 30 days
- Starting price is $119.95 a year
The verdict
UltraCompare offers broad comparison, merge, synchronization, archive, and remote-file tools across desktop platforms. Its trial and machine limits should be weighed against the listed subscription or perpetual license options.
Who it suits
UltraCompare suits developers, engineers, administrators, QA teams, technical writers, and legal, compliance, or business users who compare files, folders, tables, or remote content.
Plans and prices
UltraEdit Core Subscription
5 unique installs
Read 20 Sep 2026 · ultraedit.com
UltraEdit Enterprise Subscription
5 unique installs
Read 20 Sep 2026 · ultraedit.com
UltraEdit Core Perpetual
3 unique installs
Read 20 Sep 2026 · ultraedit.com
UltraEdit Enterprise Perpetual
3 unique installs
Read 20 Sep 2026 · ultraedit.com
On the record
- Archive and remote files
- It can compare ZIP, RAR, and JAR contents without extracting them and compare files over FTP/SFTP or by URL.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Archive support
- It compares contents of ZIP, RAR, and JAR archives without first extracting them.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company history
- UltraEdit says it was founded by Ian D. Mead and has published software since 1994.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Data comparison
- It can compare Excel, CSV, and other tabulated data, including merging cells, rows, or columns and comparing multiple Excel sheets.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- File comparison
- It supports side-by-side comparison and visual merging of two or three files from different locations.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Folder tools
- It compares, merges, and syncs folder structures, including through rule based automation.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- It integrates as a diff and merge tool for Git and also supports Subversion and CVS.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker lists developers and engineers, IT and system administrators, QA and technical writers, and legal, compliance, and business teams as users.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Large files
- Large file handling is included with every license.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License limit
- A personal license covers up to three machines in any combination of platforms.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License machine limit
- The product page says a personal license covers up to three machines across any combination of platforms.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Other features
- Features include character, word, or line highlighting; whitespace and case ignoring; editable comparisons; saved sessions; and HTML or text reports.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- UltraCompare compares and merges text files, folders, and documents including Word, Excel, and PDF.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Remote files
- It compares files over FTP/SFTP or by URL, and compares folders over FTP and network shares.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The company says its products appeal to teams requiring high security capability.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Security practices
- The maker says code receives review by two senior developers, every build is scanned with Kiuwan SAST, and third-party components are scanned with Black Duck SCA.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker offers an AI assistant for feature, setup, workflow, or licensing help, support cases, FAQs, documentation, and a community run forum.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Tabular data
- It compares Excel, CSV, and other tabulated data and can merge cells, rows, or columns, including across multiple Excel sheets.ultraedit.com · read 8 Oct 2026
