WinMerge Beta

by Thingamahoochie Softwarev2.16.53.0

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

WinMerge is an Open Source data comparison and merging tool for text-like files.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id WinMerge.WinMerge.Beta --exact --version 2.16.53.0

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for WinMerge Beta

WinMerge Beta uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

WinMerge-2.16.53-x64-PerUser-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for WinMerge Beta →

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Installers · v2.16.53.0

Architecture	Type	Scope	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user	Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine	Direct
arm64	EXE Inno Setup	machine	Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for WinMerge Beta.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install WinMerge Beta on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id WinMerge.WinMerge.Beta --exact --version 2.16.53.0. winget downloads the installer from Thingamahoochie Software and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install WinMerge Beta silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id WinMerge.WinMerge.Beta --exact 2.16.53.0 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for WinMerge Beta?

WinMerge Beta uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: WinMerge-2.16.53-x64-PerUser-Setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall WinMerge Beta via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id WinMerge.WinMerge.Beta --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from WinMerge Beta's Apps & Features entry.

Is WinMerge Beta free?

WinMerge Beta is distributed under GPL-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://winmerge.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does WinMerge Beta work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls WinMerge Beta directly from the publisher.

How do I keep WinMerge Beta up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id WinMerge.WinMerge.Beta --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 10 versions of WinMerge Beta from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

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