Scooter Software

About

Scooter Software, a company based in the United States, is the developer of Beyond Compare, a highly regarded, proprietary file and folder comparison tool. This robust software, available for Mac, Windows, and Linux, offers extensive features including source control integration, 3-way merge support, and selective synchronization, making it a 'must-have utility' for serious software developers and programmers. Beyond Compare supports various protocols like FTP and SFTP, operates offline, and provides capabilities for file and folder comparison, synchronization, and syntax highlighting. Users consistently praise its lightweight, portable design, command-line interface, and powerful scripting for automation, highlighting its effectiveness in tasks like backing up, finding duplicates, and managing document changes, including PDF comparisons. While it operates on a paid license model, with standard licenses at $30 and professional at $60 (without recurring costs), and some users note its interface appears dated, it is widely considered 'unbeatable' and 'the best diff tool out there' for its thoroughness and precision, often outperforming free alternatives. Its reliability is underscored by a user's account of it saving a multi-million dollar contract through complex code comparison, though some recent reviews mention occasional freezes and crashes, particularly with network comparisons. The product has been in use for over a decade, indicating a long-standing presence in the market.