Beyond Compare allows you to quickly and easily compare your files and folders. By using simple, powerful commands you can focus on the differences you're interested in and ignore those you're not. You can then merge the changes, synchronize your files, and generate reports for your records.
Publisher’s description
What is Beyond Compare 4?
Beyond Compare 4 by Scooter Software is proprietary Windows software in the system utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit and 32-bit Windows. The main installer is 23.1 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 4.4.7.28397, released on October 19, 2023. The version history goes back to November 4, 2022: 4 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .bcpkg and .bcss. Similar programs include AutoHotkey, Bazel and osquery.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Beyond Compare 4 is a system utilitie tool for 64-bit and 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Beyond Compare 4 safe to download?
- The file is served by scootersoftware.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
E3ABA498539E9872231B3C3960074B9396D48F763104CE2485B40B5C855223A6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4.7.28397Latest | October 19, 2023 | 23.1 MB | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.6.27483 | March 6, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.5.27371 | February 3, 2023 | — | 32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 4.4.4.27058 | November 4, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)32-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id ScooterSoftware.BeyondCompare.4 -eBCompare-de-4.4.7.28397.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Program files (.exe): bcomp.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask beyond-compare@4Information
- Publisher
- Scooter Software
- Category
- System utilities
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 4.4.7.28397
- Released
- October 19, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- October 17, 2024
- Versions listed
- 4
- Website
- scootersoftware.com
- winget ID
- ScooterSoftware.BeyondCompare.4
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beyond Compare 4 free?
Beyond Compare 4 is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Beyond Compare 4 safe to download?
The download comes from scootersoftware.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Beyond Compare 4 with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Beyond Compare 4 be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Beyond Compare 4 run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit and 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Beyond Compare 4?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to November 4, 2022.
What are alternatives to Beyond Compare 4?
AutoHotkey, Bazel, osquery, Simplenote and LocalSend. The alternatives page compares them.
