DiffPro Web – Instant file diff for non-Git users
An offline file comparison tool for text, folders, images, PDF, and Excel—no Git needed
- Problem
- Many people need to compare files daily, but Git is too steep for non-programmers or occasional users. Online diff tools often only support text, require uploads, and raise privacy concerns.
- Solution
- A fully local, offline web app (packable as desktop) that visualizes diffs across text, folders, images, PDF, and Excel. No Git knowledge required, just drag and drop.
- Users
- Non-developer professionals (legal, finance, operations) who compare documents, occasional non-Git users, and privacy-conscious developers.
- MVP
- Text diff with highlighting; folder tree diff (added/removed/modified); image side-by-side and overlay; PDF page diff; Excel cell-change highlighting; runs offline, no uploads.
- Revenue
- Free base + one-time $19 unlock for PDF/Excel diff and batch processing; or pay-per-use API.
- Why now
- Browser local compute is powerful enough, WASM enables complex format parsing, and privacy concerns make offline tools stand out.
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