New:Thread Pilot—AI follow-ups for Gmail.
Learn more

Code Diff Viewer

Compare two code files or snippets with syntax-aware highlighting. See exactly what changed between versions in any programming language.

Compare Code Now

No account required - Start instantly

Review Code Changes Without a Git Client

Code review often happens outside of Git. A colleague sends two versions of a file over email. A student submits an updated assignment. A client provides revised requirements in a code block. You need to see the differences, but you are not in an IDE or repository.

Our code diff viewer gives you the same side-by-side comparison you would see in GitHub or VS Code, right in your browser. Paste two code snippets and every line addition, deletion, and modification is highlighted with syntax awareness. The diff algorithm understands code structure, not just raw text.

It supports all major programming languages with proper syntax highlighting. JavaScript, Python, HTML, CSS, SQL, Java, Go, Rust, and dozens more. Line numbers, collapsible unchanged sections, and a navigation bar make it easy to review even large diffs.

Developer-Grade Code Comparison

Built for how developers actually review code

Syntax Highlighting

Language-aware coloring for 50+ programming languages in the diff view.

Side-by-Side View

Left-right comparison with line numbers and alignment for easy scanning.

Unified Diff Mode

Switch to a single-column unified diff format used in Git and patches.

Collapse Unchanged Code

Hide identical sections to focus only on the lines that changed.

Character-Level Diff

Within changed lines, see exactly which characters were modified.

Copy Diff Output

Copy the diff in unified format for sharing in pull requests or issues.

How to Compare Code

Fast code comparison

1

Paste Both Versions

Put the original code on the left and the updated code on the right.

2

Select Language (Optional)

Choose the programming language for proper syntax highlighting.

3

Review the Diff

Scan highlighted changes line by line. Export or copy when done.

Code Diff Use Cases

Reviewing code changes outside of an IDE or Git
Comparing assignment submissions from students
Checking configuration file changes between environments
Verifying build script modifications
Debugging by comparing working and broken code versions
Documenting code changes for release notes

Code Diff FAQ

Compare Your Code

See every change highlighted with syntax awareness

Open Code Diff Viewer

Contact

Tell us what you're building and we'll get in touch fast

Ship a proof-of-concept, integrate Metro2, or hand off the workflow entirely—we respond within one business day and loop in the right Switch Labs partner for your stack.

Response Time
< 24 hours
Delivery Options
Product | Services

By submitting you agree to let Switch Labs contact you about relevant products and services.