FolderManifestCompare folders before the problem moves downstream
See which files were added, removed, or modified after a sync, backup, migration, or handoff.
Folder compare software · $39 once
Before you delete the old folder, know what made it across.
Compare two folders and get a clear answer before a backup, migration, client handoff, or cleanup turns into a missing-file problem.
One device · No subscription · Runs locally · 30-day money-back guarantee
4.9/5from 19+ reviews on G2, SourceForge & Slashdot
Compare first
See added, removed, and modified files.
Folder Monitor
Keep important folders under observation.
Local evidence
Private folders stay on your machine.
Pay once
Single-device lifetime license.
Proof before purchase
Know what changed. Explain what happened.
FolderManifest users rely on clear, searchable records when folders need to be cleaned, handed over, or checked again later.
Read all FolderManifest reviews“FolderManifest keeps folder trees clean and consistently tracked over time, solving a major challenge in managing shared project folders.”
The expensive moment
When “what changed?” is no longer a small question.
A sync finishes. A backup is replaced. A client sends a new folder. FolderManifest shows what disappeared, what changed, and what arrived before the uncertainty becomes rework.
Use Folder Monitor after the comparison
Keep important folders monitored in the background and see what changed while FolderManifest runs in the tray.
Keep a local record you can trust
Use checksum-backed reports and saved history when filenames and timestamps are not enough proof.
Simple by design
Know before you trust, delete, or hand it over.
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Compare two folders
See the missing, changed, and unexpected files in one clear result.
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Keep watching what matters
Leave Folder Monitor running and catch later changes without starting from zero.
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Review, share, or undo
Export a report, keep monitoring, or clean up with an approval step.
Also included
More tools when the folder problem gets specific.
- ✓Find duplicate files and clean them up with one-click undo
- ✓Analyze duplicate values inside spreadsheets
- ✓Generate and verify folder manifests
- ✓Copy folders to local, S3-compatible, or Google Drive destinations with Safe Archive
- ✓Repeat checks from the command line
One payment · yours forever
Keep FolderManifest forever
$39 once · single-device lifetime license · no subscription
- ✓Every feature, unlocked for life
- ✓Windows, macOS, or Linux
- ✓CLI + AI-agent safety net
Secure checkout via Stripe · 30-day money-back guarantee
4.9/5from 19+ reviews on G2, SourceForge & Slashdot
Questions before you decide?
What do I get for $39?
A single-device lifetime FolderManifest license for comparing folders, monitoring them for changes, and keeping local evidence when something drifts.
Can I try it before I buy?
Yes. Download FolderManifest and use full access for seven days. No credit card is required; the app asks for your email when you start the trial.
Do my files leave my computer?
FolderManifest runs locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Your folder contents stay on your computer.
What happens after I purchase?
Checkout uses your purchase email. Launch the app and enter that email when prompted; the app retrieves and activates the license for your device.
Does it work on Mac or Linux?
Yes. Your $39 license works on one device running Windows, macOS (native Apple Silicon and Intel), or Linux (AppImage, .deb, or .tar.gz). Every build includes auto-update.
Make the next folder change easy to explain.
Pay once for folder comparison and Folder Monitor when the next change matters.