For backups, handoffs & audits
Compare two folders.
See every difference.
See every missing, changed, and added file in one checksum-verified report anyone can open. No manual checking. No silent gaps.
One device · Lifetime license · 30-day money-back guarantee · Runs locally
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Verified
every file checked to the byte — not just names and dates
Private
nothing uploads — everything runs on your computer
Shareable
reports anyone can open — no install needed
Automatic
schedule recurring checks — runs on its own
The expensive moment
“The sync says done. Is it?”
A backup replaces a folder. A client sends a new version. A migration finishes. That's exactly when files go missing — silently.
01 / BACKUP
Prove the backup matches
Compare source and backup after every run. SHA-256 catches the silent byte changes that size-and-date checks miss.
02 / HANDOFF
Hand off without the shrug
"I sent everything" becomes a shareable HTML report. The receiver checks it without installing anything.
03 / AUDIT
Keep the evidence
Snapshot a folder, verify it later, and keep dated records of exactly what changed between two points in time.
Why checksums matter
Identical name. Identical size.
Different file.
Most compare tools match filenames, sizes, and dates — and call it a day. FolderManifest hashes every file's contents, so a modified file can't hide behind an untouched name.
hash(“final_v2.xlsx”) ≠ hash(“final_v2.xlsx”)- filename
- final_v2.xlsx
- size
- 2,418,432 B
- modified
- 2026-08-14 09:12
- name-check verdict
- ✓ identical
- sha256 (folder A)
- a3f9…c21e
- sha256 (folder B)
- 7b04…99d1 ✗ differs
- FolderManifest verdict
- ✗ CONTENTS CHANGED
1,284 files verified
SHA-256 match with baseline snapshot
3 files changed · 1 deleted
Named, dated, and diffed in the full report
Shareable in one click
Opens in any browser — reviewers install nothing
The report is the deliverable
A second person can check your work.
Export an interactive HTML report or CSV. Auditors, clients, and teammates see every difference with evidence — not a screenshot and a promise.
Keep snapshots and verify the same folder next week, next month, or right before the contract closes.
From a real G2 review
The deliverable is proof, not another promise.
FolderManifest is built for the moment another person needs to trust your backup, handoff, or audit result.
“FolderManifest checksum-based duplicate detection finds identical files even with different names, generates full searchable HTML reports, works completely offline, and saves hours of manual organization.”
One license · Everything included
$39 once
Single-device lifetime license. No subscription, no upsells.
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- ✓ Folder compare with SHA-256 evidence
- ✓ Folder Monitor — background change monitoring
- ✓ Duplicate finder with one-click undo
- ✓ Safe Archive — copy to S3 / B2 / R2 / Drive
- ✓ HTML + CSV reports
- ✓ CLI for scripts, schedulers & agents
30-day money-back guarantee · Free 7-day trial first · Runs locally on Windows, macOS & Linux
Questions
Before you scan
What is the best folder compare software?+
The best folder compare software shows exactly which files were added, changed, or deleted between two folders, proves the difference with checksums rather than filenames alone, and exports a report a second person can review. FolderManifest does this locally on Windows and Linux, with an interactive HTML report and a CLI for repeat checks.
Is there free folder compare software?+
Yes. You can compare two folders free in your browser with the FolderManifest folder compare tool, or download FolderManifest and scan free for 7 days with full access to reports, checksums, and duplicate detection. No credit card is required for either path.
How does FolderManifest compare to Beyond Compare?+
Beyond Compare is a long-established visual diff tool. FolderManifest is focused on folder-level evidence: checksum-backed snapshots over time, duplicate cleanup, and shareable HTML reports for audits, migrations, and handoffs. If your job is proving what changed in a folder tree, FolderManifest is purpose-built for it.
Does folder compare software verify file contents or just filenames?+
Filename and size matching misses silent byte changes. FolderManifest computes SHA-256 checksums for every file, so the comparison catches modified contents even when the name, size, and modified date look identical. That is the difference between a folder listing and integrity evidence.
Can folder compare software run offline?+
Yes. FolderManifest runs locally on your Windows, macOS, or Linux machine, so private, client-owned, or regulated folders never leave your computer. The desktop app and the CLI both work without an internet connection after install.
Stop guessing
Your next folder change,
proven in minutes.
Download FolderManifest and turn your next comparison into evidence you can share.
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