Linux Distribution Compatibility

BC3 logo BC version 3 or later

Beyond Compare does not run as a console application on Linux.  It requires the X window system.

Compatible Linux distributions

Distributions supported with default desktop environment unless otherwise noted.

Linux distribution BC version
3.3.13 4.0.7 4.4.7 5
Debian 11 (64-bit only) no no yes yes
Debian 12 (64-bit only) no no yes yes
Fedora 39 no no yes yes
Fedora 40 no no yes yes
Linux Mint 20 Cinnamon no no yes yes
Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon no no yes yes
Linux Mint 22 Cinnamon no no yes yes
Redhat Enterprise Linux 6 yes yes yes no
Redhat Enterprise Linux 7 yes yes yes no
Redhat Enterprise Linux 8 no no yes yes
Redhat Enterprise Linux 9 no no yes yes
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS no no yes yes
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS no no yes yes
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS no no yes yes

Prior to version 4.1, 64-bit distributions required 32-bit compatibility libraries.  Using the .deb/.rpm packages with apt-get/yum, or your distribution's associated package manager will install them automatically.

Other Linux Distributions

Limited technical support is provided for Linux distributions and desktop environments that haven't passed compatibility testing.


See also Tips for using BC on Linux.