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Compare Text, JSON, XML & Code Online

Professional online diff viewer for comparing text, JSON, XML, logs, code snippets, API responses, and configuration files with side-by-side or inline highlighting.

Paste content or upload files, then compare.
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Provide the baseline input on the left and the revised input on the right.

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Compare JSON, XML, Logs and Code Easily

Use this professional online diff and compare tool when you need to inspect API responses, validate deployment changes, compare configuration files, review copied code blocks, or analyze log output. Developers and QA engineers can paste JSON payloads, XML responses, environment files, stack traces, CSV exports, or plain text and quickly see what changed between the original and modified versions.

Built for Developers Working with Large Files

The comparison view is designed for 100+ line workflows with side-by-side diff, inline diff, line numbers, synchronized scrolling, highlighted changes, and collapsed unchanged sections. It keeps large text files readable without forcing you into a heavy desktop editor, while still preserving indentation, spacing, and code-friendly monospace formatting.

Common Use Cases

  • Compare API responses
  • Compare JSON payloads
  • Compare XML responses
  • Compare production vs staging configs
  • Compare logs
  • Compare copied code blocks
  • Compare environment variables

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I compare JSON online?

Paste the original JSON on the left and the modified JSON on the right, then click Compare. You can use Beautify JSON or Minify JSON first to normalize formatting before reviewing the side-by-side diff.

Can I compare XML files?

Yes. Upload or paste XML in both editors, then compare. The XML tools can beautify or minify valid XML, and invalid XML is handled with a clear message without changing your content.

Does this tool support large files?

Yes. The diff viewer is built for practical 100+ line comparisons and works well for logs, JSON responses, XML files, code snippets, and configuration files. Very large files still depend on browser memory and device performance.

Is my data uploaded to the server?

No. Comparison, formatting, and file reading run in your browser. Your pasted text and uploaded files are not sent to UseBoldTools servers for this tool.

Can I compare logs and code snippets?

Yes. The editor preserves monospace formatting and line breaks, so it is useful for comparing logs, copied code blocks, API output, CSV exports, environment variables, and config files.