Unterschied.
Shows what has changed.
Compares two files or two folders — highlighted word by word, with syntax colouring and content-aware comparison for JSON and XML.
- Runs on
- Mac
- Compares
- Files & folders
- Formats
- Text, JSON, XML
- Navigation
- ⌘↑ / ⌘↓
What Unterschied can do
Word by word
In a changed line, the exact word that differs is highlighted.
JSON & XML
The content is compared — reordered keys are not a difference.
Whole folders
Recursive, with ignore patterns for .git, node_modules and more.
More about Unterschied
Unterschied (German for “difference”) shows what has changed between two files or two folders. That’s all it does, and that’s all it’s meant to do.
Ready in 3 steps
- Pick two files or folders.
- Review the changes.
- Apply and save.
FAQ
Can I apply changes?
Yes, to the left or right. If the file was changed elsewhere in the meantime, Unterschied refuses to save.
Does different indentation matter?
Not for JSON and XML — the content is compared.



