How to Compare Two Texts Online
- Paste your baseline version into Original Text (A) and the updated version into Modified Text (B).
- Review the highlighted diff report showing exact line numbers, + Added lines in green, and - Removed lines in red.
- Switch between Unified Diff and Side-by-Side views or check Only show changes to isolate edits.
Comparison Options & Use Cases
| Feature | What It Does | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Diff | Interleaves removed and added lines with dual line numbers | Code reviews, Git-style patch inspection |
| Side-by-Side View | Displays Original (A) on the left and Modified (B) on the right | Contract revisions, blog drafts, config files |
| Ignore Whitespace | Trims leading/trailing spaces and collapses extra spacing | Comparing minified vs reformatted code |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my text data private when using this diff tool?
Yes. The diff comparison runs entirely inside your browser's memory. No text or code is ever sent to any external server.
How can I compare two messy JSON objects effectively?
First paste each JSON object into our JSON Formatter and click Sort Keys (A–Z), then paste both formatted outputs here to compare actual value changes without key-order noise.