RCompare is a file and directory comparison toolkit written in Rust.
It’s designed to help users compare folder trees and many different file types with a fast core engine, while also offering both a command line interface and a desktop graphical interface. The project is aimed at workflows such as backup verification, synchronization checks, deployment validation, and detailed comparison of structured data files.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Compares directories in parallel for fast scanning and analysis.
- Provides both a command line interface and a desktop graphical interface.
- Supports comparison of text, binary, image, CSV, Excel, JSON, YAML, and Parquet files.
- Can compare archive contents including ZIP, TAR, TAR.GZ, TGZ, and 7Z files.
- Uses BLAKE3 hashing with persistent cache support and optional verification.
- Supports gitignore-style ignore patterns for excluding files and directories.
- Includes JSON output for automation and scripting workflows.
- Offers optional cloud storage support for S3, SSH/SFTP, and WebDAV.
- Cross-platform support – runs under Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/aecs4u/rcompare
Support:
Developer: aecs4u
License: MIT License
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