Guide

Compare large CSV files by row key

Match reordered records by business key and stream large CSV or TSV datasets locally.

In short: Match reordered records by business key and stream large CSV or TSV datasets locally.

ValuesCalculatedFormulasStructureNamesCommentsVBAConnectionsFormattingProtection
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PreviousBudget-2025.xlsx
ABCD
4Revenue475,000,000118.8%OK
5Operating profit118.8%=C5*1.08OK
6New customers531,360,000120.8%OK
7Repeat sales73.8=E7*1.0892.5
CurrentBudget-2026.xlsx
ABCD
4Revenue482,000,000118.8%OK
5Operating profit120.5%=C5*1.10OK
6New customers541,200,000120.8%OK
7Repeat sales73.75=E7*1.1092.50
Sheet 1 19Change detailsVBA 1
RevenueB4475,000,000482,000,000

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Matched by key: 4 + Inserted row: 1
PreviousORD-101#101ORD-102#102ORD-103#103ORD-104#104
CurrentORD-101#101ORD-NEWInserted rowORD-102#102ORD-103#103ORD-104#104

Smart alignment

See inserted and removed rows realigned without a cascade of false changes.

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Key column✓ SKUIDEmail
PreviousA-100Desk$180B-200Chair$80C-300Lamp$45
CurrentC-300Lamp$45B-200Chair$92A-100Desk$180

✓ B-200 · Matched by key · row 2 → 2

Key-based Table mode

Match reordered business records by SKU, ID, email, or another selected key.

Match rows by business key

Choose one or more columns such as SKU, order number, customer ID, or email. Table mode matches the same record even when row order changes between exports.

Distinguish record changes

The result separates added, removed, and changed records instead of reporting every reordered row as different. Composite keys are available when one column is not unique.

Stream large datasets

CSV and TSV inputs are read as streams rather than loaded into the renderer as a complete grid. Results are returned in bounded pages to keep filtering and navigation responsive.

Keep comparison evidence

Export deterministic CSV or JSON from the CLI, or create an audit report from the desktop workflow. Formula-like CSV output cells are escaped before writing.

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