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Compare two blocks of text line by line.

Text Diff shows differences between two text inputs so changes are easier to review.

No account or card required. Local-first Mac app.

Foldout Compare two blocks of text line by line tool screen on macOS
Works locallyDesigned for on-Mac processing.
Signed and notarizedBuilt for Apple Silicon Macs.
No app telemetryNo usage tracking from Foldout itself.
Free 14-day trialNo account or card required.
What it does

Built for the common jobs people usually send to separate apps.

Compare left and right text.

See line-by-line changes.

Use it for quick local reviews.

Detailed capabilities

What Text Diff covers.

Concrete features, inputs, and workflow details for this tool.

Core capabilities

Compare left and right text. See line-by-line changes. Use it for quick local reviews.

Inputs and scope

Works with text.

How the workflow runs

Paste the original text. Paste the changed text. Review highlighted differences. Copy what you need from the result.

Text Diff use cases

Common uses include config comparison, draft review, snippet changes, and support debugging.

How to use it

From opening the tool to saving the result.

  1. 01

    Paste the original text.

  2. 02

    Paste the changed text.

  3. 03

    Review highlighted differences.

  4. 04

    Copy what you need from the result.

Questions

Before you try Text Diff

Does it compare files directly?

It focuses on text blocks pasted into the tool.

Try the full toolbox

Use Text Diff free for 14 days.

No account, no card, and no upload required for local file tools.