End of Life / End of Version Support

Software Updates

When a new major version of Beyond Compare is released, software updates to the prior version of Beyond Compare will no longer be released.  If a critical bug is found in the previous version within 1 year of the new version release, a software update to fix it may be released at our discretion.

Technical Support

Technical support is included with purchase of a Beyond Compare license and it continues indefinitely.  We provide technical support for all released versions of Beyond Compare.

Major VersionInitial Release DateSoftware UpdatesTech Support
5Jul. 8, 2024yesyes
4Sep. 1, 2014yesyes
3Jul. 30, 2008noyes
2May 13, 2002noyes
1Jun. 26, 1996noyes

License Upgrades

To upgrade an old license to the current version, see How to Upgrade.