Compare text from two distinct sources to see if it matches using this portable tool that also takes into account CR and LF characters.
- Text Comparator
- Version :1.3
- License :Freeware
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :Windows Portable Apps
Text Comparator Description
To identify differences in text, you can use a specialized application like Text Comparator, which displays two panes side by side for each text source and checks the text for matches automatically. It’s a lightweight software utility for Windows which doesn’t require installation.
Paste content in two panes to compare text
The interface of this tool is plain and simple. Two panes are shown side by side, where you can paste text from any two sources. The text comparison job is performed in real time, so the slightest modification affects the result. If the two texts are identical, you will see “Match” in green (otherwise, “No Match” in red).
All strings of characters are taken into account when comparing text, and this includes blanks (spacebar and tabs), Carriage Return (CR), Line Feed (LR) and CRLF. Case sensitivity is enabled by default but you can disable this. Unfortunately, Text Comparator doesn’t have a feature implemented for highlighting the differences (or matches) within the two texts to help you spot them easier.
No installation or Internet connection required
You can unzip the downloaded package and just double-click the .exe to reach the app window. Since setup is not necessary and there are no software prerequisites involved (such as .NET Framework), it’s possible to store Text Comparator on a USB flash drive to directly run the program on any PC. Furthermore, the tool doesn’t need Internet access so you can use it while working on text-based projects even when you’re offline.
Looking forward to additional features
We haven’t experienced any compatibility issues with Windows 10 in our tests. Text Comparator is easy to use, fast, small-sized and doesn’t require setup. However, it comes packed with a simplistic set of features that doesn’t help it stand out in the crowd. We’re looking forward to more options and configuration settings in future releases.