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Beyond Compare 4 Multiplatform Data Management Software: Pro: $56, Standard

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Scooter Software has Beyond Compare 4 Multiplatform Data Management Software (Pro or Standard) for the prices listed after applying coupon HOLIDAZE at checkout. Digital Delivery.

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Available Formats (prices after coupon HOLIDAZE):
  • Standard $28
  • Pro $56
Features:
  • Beyond Compare is a software application used by developers, system administrators and others to compare, merge, and synchronize data. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Compare files and folders using simple, powerful commands that focus on the differences you're interested in and ignore those you're not
  • Combine changes from two versions of a file or folder into a single output
  • Synchronize your local data, FTP sites, and cloud storage
  • A single user license covers one person using BC on any number of computers, or a single workstation accessed by multiple people.
  • The license fee is a one time purchase. There are no annual renewal fees. Major version upgrades are generally at half price.

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Scooter Software has Beyond Compare 4 Multiplatform Data Management Software (Pro or Standard) for the prices listed after applying coupon HOLIDAZE at checkout. Digital Delivery.

Thanks to Community Member roblopes for finding this deal.

Available Formats (prices after coupon HOLIDAZE):
  • Standard $28
  • Pro $56
Features:
  • Beyond Compare is a software application used by developers, system administrators and others to compare, merge, and synchronize data. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
  • Compare files and folders using simple, powerful commands that focus on the differences you're interested in and ignore those you're not
  • Combine changes from two versions of a file or folder into a single output
  • Synchronize your local data, FTP sites, and cloud storage
  • A single user license covers one person using BC on any number of computers, or a single workstation accessed by multiple people.
  • The license fee is a one time purchase. There are no annual renewal fees. Major version upgrades are generally at half price.

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hch
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use open source meld merge instead
SlickSofa719
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If this included an upgrade to BC5 that would be great, but I don't see that. It looks like they are trying to sell some BC4 licenses ahead of the BC5 release. So it might make more sense for some to wait for the BC5 release than be immediately behind.
simplywalking
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I've used meld merge, windiff and a bunch of similar tools over the years, but BC is in a league of its own esp. for easy directory compares IMHO.

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Dec 26, 2023 12:55 AM
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use open source meld merge instead
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I've used meld merge, windiff and a bunch of similar tools over the years, but BC is in a league of its own esp. for easy directory compares IMHO.
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Dec 26, 2023 03:19 AM
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lvsniperDec 26, 2023 03:19 AM
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One of the best tools for comparison, love that it does edit files on sftp.
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Quote from simplywalking :
I've used meld merge, windiff and a bunch of similar tools over the years, but BC is in a league of its own esp. for easy directory compares IMHO.
I agree that in terms of easy interface and speed, BC is the best. Meld is next best and I've learned to live with it because you can't beat free Smilie
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Dec 26, 2023 07:33 AM
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ScutterDec 26, 2023 07:33 AM
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I've had a license for years. I use it infrequently, but you need it it's indespensable. Great software.
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MusicSharkDec 26, 2023 01:42 PM
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Quote from peanutty :
I agree that in terms of easy interface and speed, BC is the best. Meld is next best and I've learned to live with it because you can't beat free Smilie
Money beats free.
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If this included an upgrade to BC5 that would be great, but I don't see that. It looks like they are trying to sell some BC4 licenses ahead of the BC5 release. So it might make more sense for some to wait for the BC5 release than be immediately behind.
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Dec 26, 2023 01:57 PM
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fennelDec 26, 2023 01:57 PM
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If you're serious about merge tools, don't mind spending money, and especially if you're on a Mac, I'd recommend Araxis Merge instead. Beyond Compare runs like ass on Mac and I have yet to find a single thing Araxis Merge doesn't do better or faster. But Araxis Merge *is* expensive.
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Dec 26, 2023 02:34 PM
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rickyb0bbyDec 26, 2023 02:34 PM
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New release comes out next month. Don't do it.

***nevermind… it looks like they'll honor free upgrades***
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New "full-price" licenses bought after Jan 1, 2022 upgrade to v5 for free. Unclear if this would qualify.

"You only get automatic upgrade protection when you pay full price for a license"
But they only seem to be referring to new vs upgraded licenses in the upgrade policy.
Last edited by adamant December 26, 2023 at 06:53 AM.
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xlaxplayaDec 26, 2023 03:30 PM
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Beyond Compare is the GOAT, I've used it several times for large file moves and it has always worked perfectly.
Dec 26, 2023 03:30 PM
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bradwatsonDec 26, 2023 03:30 PM
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Been using this software for over 15 years. Can't beat it and well worth the price.
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gerfDec 26, 2023 03:46 PM
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If your workplace is large enough, you can get a site license.

This program is amazing for folder compares. That's so helpful when idiots don't know how to update time labels on project folders and you have multiple instances labeled "new" and "final version".
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samyriusDec 26, 2023 05:08 PM
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I use BC4 at work and (free and open source) WinMerge at home, and I'm not sure I could identify a compelling reason to pay for BC on Windows. WinMerge does folder comparison quite well.

Does anyone else who has used both want to provide some rationale for paying for BC?
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