winget install --id DirectCompare.DirectCompareAbout DirectCompare
DirectCompare is a desktop file and folder comparison tool for Windows and Linux. Basic (free): 2-way directory comparison, exports (CSV, HTML, JSON), bookmarks, sessions, keyboard shortcuts, and themes. No time limit. Standard ($39/yr): Everything in Basic plus N-way comparison (3+ sources), Git integration, and archive support (ZIP, TAR, 7Z, RAR, ISO, CAB). Premium ($79/yr): Everything in Standard plus GitHub integration, FTP/SFTP, similarity search, 3-way merge editor, image comparison (dHash/aHash), and CSV/Exc...
What's new in 1.9.4
v1.9.4 (2026-07-01) - Ping Sync: bidirectional client-server sync via startup ping - User Guide added to Help menu - Rebrand from DirectoryComparePro to DirectCompare - Delay-load Media Foundation DLLs for winget compatibility - Fixed config override timing, banner priority, and encryption - Fixed customer tracking: persist trial email, fix stage promotion
Version history
| Version | Updated | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1.9.4 | Unknown | v1.9.4 (2026-07-01) - Ping Sync: bidirectional client-server sync via startup ping - User Guide added to Help menu - Rebrand from DirectoryComparePro to DirectCompare - Delay-load Media Foundation DLLs for winget compati... |
| 1.9.3 | Unknown | v1.9.3 - Fixes trial activation, auto-updater, and notification banner |
| 1.9.2 | Unknown | v1.9.2 - Microsoft Store release, icon refresh, version normalization |
| 1.09.0 | Unknown | v1.09 (2026-06-09) - Server-issued 30-day Premium trial with fresh trial for all users - Early-bird discounts - save up to 30% when upgrading during your trial - Improved payment system - faster, more reliable checkout -... |
| 1.08.0 | Unknown | v1.08 (2026-06-01) - Completely rewritten in-app help documentation covering all features - 5 new help topics: Special File Types, Customization, Advanced Features, FTP & SFTP, Enterprise - Fixed merge engine corrupted o... |