See if two folders really match. Know what differs. Trust your copy when the evidence says you can.
The calm, trustworthy folder-comparison and backup-verification utility for macOS. Compare project trees, external SSDs, SD card dumps, and NAS archives with zero technical friction. Features dual-tier inspection (instant metadata vs bit-for-bit streaming SHA-256), smart cross-filesystem noise filtering (.DS_Store, AppleDouble), and strict read-only safety.
Zero file uploads. Processing executes locally on your Mac hardware.
1 purchase covers your laptop, desktop, and work machine.
Perpetual $5 license. Pay once with maintenance updates included.
After copying hundreds of gigabytes of client video footage, photo archives, or project directories to an external SSD or NAS, Finder shows the copy progress bar finished and disappears. But did silent network drops omit files? Did an interrupted transfer leave corrupted half-written files? Did file permissions skip hidden folders? Without verification, you are operating on blind trust.
A 250 GB project folder copied to an external SSD with zero confirmation whether all 4,200 files transferred without corruption.
Instant, human-readable verdict: "Match 100% Verified" (or an exact list of 2 missing files and 1 altered checksum), with strict read-only safety.
Try the simulated macOS desktop workflow below. Experience the exact speed, output, and calm interface before purchasing.
/Volumes/WorkSSD/Commercial_4K_Project
/Volumes/BackupDrive/Commercial_4K_Project
Footage/Scene_04/Scene_04_Take_02_4K.mov • Omitted during Finder copy transfer
Audio/Master_Stems/Final_Mix_Stem_5.1.wav • File size & checksum mismatch (Truncated transfer)
LUTs/Color_Grade_V2.cube • Extra file in destination not present in source
Project/Master_Edit_Timeline.prproj
Audio/Voiceover_Talent_A.wav
Why a focused Usefulware utility is dramatically superior to default OS tools or multi-gigabyte bloatware.
Finder gives zero verification feedback. Terminal diff and rsync -n are difficult to parse, slow on large drives, and produce confusing noise from macOS .DS_Store and AppleDouble files.
FolderMatch delivers a calm visual verdict in seconds, ignores filesystem noise automatically, compares metadata and bit-for-bit streaming SHA-256, and operates strictly read-only so your data can never be accidentally modified.
Clear boundaries between sibling utilities so you always select the exact right tool for the job.
FolderMatch compares two specific directories (source vs backup) to confirm exact structural and byte equality. CopyScout scans across multiple folders to find redundant duplicate files to delete.
Choose FolderMatch when you want to verify that a backup, clone, or transferred project directory is 100% identical to the original.
Choose CopyScout when your drive is full and you need to find and safely delete duplicate files scattered across your system.
Every feature is purpose-built to solve this single task with zero unnecessary complexity.
Lightning-fast metadata comparison for multi-terabyte drives, plus deep streaming SHA-256 hash verification for bit-for-bit cryptographic proof.
Clear, immediate answer: "Match Verified" or an actionable breakdown of what is missing, modified, or extra in your copy.
Intelligently suppresses .DS_Store, AppleDouble ._ files, and cross-filesystem metadata discrepancies between APFS and exFAT.
Zero destructive synchronization risk. Your original data and backups are strictly read and never altered or overwritten.
Export formatted verification reports in Markdown, CSV, or JSON format to prove backup completeness for clients or records.
Keeps an offline history of past comparisons, file counts, and match status directly on your Mac.
Verify folder and backup completeness with definitive human verdicts and strict read-only safety.
No monthly renewals or creeping price hikes. Pay once and keep your tool forever.
Use on your desktop Mac, MacBook laptop, and work machine with instant self-service slot transfer.
If it doesn't solve your exact problem cleanly and reliably, we refund your payment without argument.
We are completely upfront about what FolderMatch does—and what it does not do. Clear boundaries guarantee reliability.
FolderMatch reads directory hierarchies and streaming byte checksums locally. File contents, paths, and directory structures are never transmitted or stored off-device.
100% offline. Auditing operates locally across APFS, exFAT, FAT32, and mounted network storage without internet access.
Need multiple utilities? Combine FolderMatch with any 2 other tools in our 10-app catalogue for $12.00 in the Trio Pack (save 20%), or get all 10 current tools with maintenance updates included for $19.00.
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One-time purchase of $5.00. Perpetual license for up to 3 personal Macs. 100% offline core, zero subscriptions, and an unconditional 30-day money-back guarantee.