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Paste the first version on the left and the new version on the right. You can also open two text files from your device.
LESS GUESSWORK. MORE CLARITY.Text compare.
Text compare.
See what changed.
Compare two versions of your text and spot every addition and deletion.
Paste, compare, and get straight to the difference.
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Just the differences.
Just the differences.
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Up to 100,000 characters per side. UTF-8 plain text only. Line endings are treated as equivalent.
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FROM TWO VERSIONS TO ONE CLEAR PICTURE
A simpler way to compare text
Catch an edited sentence, a missing paragraph, or a small detail you almost overlooked.
Choose what matters
Compare by word for everyday edits, character for small changes, or line for longer text. Ignore case or whitespace when they do not matter.
Review the difference
Read additions in green and removals in red, with + and − markers. Move between changes, then copy or download a report.
SMALL DETAILS. BIG DIFFERENCES.
For the work you already do
Review a revised draft before you publish. Check a colleague’s edits. Find a changed value in a plain text file.
Get more from your comparison →Keep the changes in focus.
Check copy, articles, emails and revisions without reading both versions from scratch.
Find the detail that moved.
Compare plain text, Markdown, source code or exported notes. Formatting and document layouts are not compared.
Is this text compare tool free?
Yes. You can compare text, import plain text files, and copy or download a report without an account.
Is my text uploaded or saved?
The comparison runs in your browser. We do not upload your input or save it in browser storage. Refreshing or closing the page clears it. See our privacy policy for information about website access logs.
What is the difference between word, character and line mode?
Word mode highlights changed words and punctuation. Character mode makes smaller edits easier to spot. Line mode marks whole lines, which helps when reviewing lists or source files.
Can I compare PDF or Word documents?
You can copy their text into the editors, but this tool does not open PDF or Word files or compare formatting, images or page layout. Read our guide to proofreading copied document text.
Does this check meaning, plagiarism or similarity?
No. This tool finds literal text differences. It does not judge meaning, verify facts or detect plagiarism. A matching result is not a substitute for reviewing the original documents.
Why ignore whitespace or capitalization?
Ignore case treats “Hello” and “hello” as equal. Ignore whitespace treats all spaces, tabs and line breaks as equivalent to no spacing, so “a b” and “ab” match. Your input and the preview retain the original text.