An intelligent document comparison tool that supports cross-comparison between PDF, Word and scanned documents, supports rapid processing of long documents, and presents differences visually.
Publisher’s description
What is Calliper?
Calliper by PaodingAI is proprietary Windows software in the developer utilities category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 116.4 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.4.3, released on September 1, 2026. The version history goes back to June 29, 2022: 21 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 5 releases a year.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Calliper is a developer utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Calliper safe to download?
- The file is served by calliper.cn, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3AC1D8A909AFD576F0A72FC20CC19380C58B6B6022ADA06DF565B571C27AC938· 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 21 versions ›21 versions over 4 years · about 5 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4.3Latest | September 1, 2026 | 116.4 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.2 | July 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.4.1 | March 31, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.2 | July 18, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.1 | May 23, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.0 | February 28, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.111 | December 30, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.1.107 | October 31, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id PaodingAI.Calliper -eCalliper-1.4.3-win-x64.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- PaodingAI
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.4.3
- Released
- September 1, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 4, 2022
- Versions listed
- 21
- Updates / year
- 5
- Website
- calliper.cn
- winget ID
- PaodingAI.Calliper
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calliper free?
Calliper 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 Calliper safe to download?
The download comes from calliper.cn, 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 Calliper 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 Calliper be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Calliper run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Calliper?
The versions page lists all 21 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 29, 2022.
Can I use Calliper without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Calliper?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, delta and Difftastic. The alternatives page compares them.
