Hex diff viewer using alignment algorithms from biology
Publisher’s description
What is biodiff?
biodiff is an open-source developer utilitie program for Windows from 8051Enthusiast. It is written in Rust.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as Portable. It runs without installation (portable).
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (8051Enthusiast/biodiff) has 895 stars. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Project description on GitHub: “Hex diff viewer using alignment algorithms from biology”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Portable: runs without installation
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: biodiff is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down.
Is biodiff safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
51B23A190A21E089A5108B1ED72B04C8C45222BED1934B259D4D2A6355F1BBC3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2.1Latest | September 25, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id 8051Enthusiast.biodiff -escoop install main/biodiffRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install biodiffInformation
- Publisher
- 8051Enthusiast
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/8051Enthusiast/biodiff
- Written in
- Rust
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 1.2.1
- Released
- September 25, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- September 25, 2025
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 895
- GitHub forks
- 28
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- 8051Enthusiast.biodiff
- Scoop package
- main/biodiff
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is biodiff free?
Yes. biodiff is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is biodiff safe to download?
The download comes from github.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 biodiff 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.
Does biodiff run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Can I use biodiff without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to biodiff?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, jadx and Biome. The alternatives page compares them.
