Meld is a visual diff and merge tool, targeted at developers. It allows users to compare two or three files or directories visually, color-coding the different lines.
Meld can be used for comparing files, directories, and version controlled repositories. It provides two- and three-way comparison of both files and directories, and supports many version control systems including Git, Mercurial, Bazaar, CVS and Subversion.
Meld is free and open-source software subject to the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL-2.0-or-later).
As of April 2026, a port to GTK 4 is in development, with partial window state tracking for GTK 4 having been implemented since 2023.
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What is Meld?
Meld by Kai Willadsen is open-source Windows software in the developer utilities category. It ranks 28th by popularity among developer utilities in this catalogue. The first release dates back to 2005. It is written in Python. Besides Windows, it is available for GNU/Linux, BSD, macOS and cross-platform.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. 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 3.24.1, released on October 5, 2026. The version history goes back to March 30, 2021: 6 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 1.1 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 267,909 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 11 of our languages. Similar programs include WinMerge, jq and x64dbg.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on GNU/Linux, BSD and macOS
- Mature project (since 2005)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
In short: Meld is an open-source developer utilitie tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Meld safe to download?
- The file is served by gitlab.gnome.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
96ADA1D7A9E40B9CECA868D5D25D5FD5BDA8A7ABBFA5BB58C8C20D70654F10E0· 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 6 versions ›6 versions over 6 years · about 1.1 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.24.1Latest | October 5, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.24.0 | June 20, 2026 | 32.7 MB | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 3.22.2 | March 24, 2024 | 28.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.22.0 | September 27, 2022 | 37.8 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.20.4 | August 27, 2021 | 44.7 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 3.20.3 | March 30, 2021 | 43.5 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Meld.Meld -echoco install meld -yscoop install extras/meldmeld-3.24.1.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Kai Willadsen
- Category
- Developer utilities
- Licence
- GPL-2.0-or-later
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- gitlab.gnome.org
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Other platforms
- GNU/Linux, BSD, macOS, cross-platform
- Version
- 3.24.1
- Released
- October 5, 2026
- First release
- 2005
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 1.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 267,909
- Website
- meldmerge.org
- winget ID
- Meld.Meld
- Chocolatey package
- meld
- Scoop package
- extras/meld
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meld free?
Yes. Meld is open-source software under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.
Is Meld safe to download?
The download comes from gitlab.gnome.org; 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 Meld 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 Meld be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Meld 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 Meld?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
Can I use Meld without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to Meld?
WinMerge, jq, x64dbg, Vale and Biome. The alternatives page compares them.
