DirectCompare 1.9.4

Compare folders, Git repos, archives, FTP servers, and more - side by side or up to 16 sources at once.

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About 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/Excel comparison.

Enterprise: All Premium features plus Admin Centre, collaborative workspaces,
admin policies, registry toolkit, and priority support.

Distributed as a single portable .exe - no installer, no dependencies, no DLLs required.
A 30-day full-featured trial starts automatically on first launch. No sign-up required.

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

Full release notes »

Technical details

PublisherDirectCompare
Version1.9.4
LicenseProprietary
Installer typezip
Architecturex64
Package IDDirectCompare.DirectCompare

Install DirectCompare from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=DirectCompare.DirectCompare -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=DirectCompare.DirectCompare -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=DirectCompare.DirectCompare -e

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DirectCompare version history

1.9.3

v1.9.3 - Fixes trial activation, auto-updater, and notification banner

1.9.2

v1.9.2 - Microsoft Store release, icon refresh, version normalization

1.09.0

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
  • Auto-activate - license key delivered instantly after purchase

Other versions

  • 1.08.0

Frequently asked questions

Is DirectCompare free?

DirectCompare is proprietary software from DirectCompare. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.

What is the latest version of DirectCompare?

The latest version is 1.9.4.

Is it safe to download DirectCompare?

The download button links to the official installer published on dl.directcompare.dev, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 44c0e9909d657fdf5416be52125fcbe1aaffd56078ceaf68a7f3046a0227c254.

Which Windows versions does DirectCompare support?

DirectCompare runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall DirectCompare?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find DirectCompare and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=DirectCompare.DirectCompare -e.

Is there a portable version of DirectCompare?

Yes. DirectCompare is available as a portable ZIP archive (DirectCompare-v1.9.4-Windows.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

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