Competitor features and availability can change. This page records the verification date and links to source material.
| Capability | xlLens | Beyond Compare |
|---|---|---|
| macOS support | ✓ | Yes |
| Local-only file processing | ✓ | Yes |
| Works without Excel | ✓ | Yes |
| XLSX, XLSM, XLS, XLSB, CSV, and TSV | ✓ | Partial / planned |
| Input and calculated value comparison | ✓ | Yes |
| Formula comparison | ✓ | Partial / planned |
| Component-level formatting comparison | ✓ | No |
| Workbook and worksheet structure | ✓ | Partial / planned |
| Names, comments, and protection | ✓ | No |
| VBA detail | ✓ | No |
| Data connections and external links | ✓ | No |
| Pivot, chart, drawing, and media changes | ✓ | No |
| Inserted row/column alignment | ✓ | Partial / planned |
| Key-based table comparison | ✓ | Yes |
| Tolerance and exclusion rules | ✓ | Yes |
| Search, filters, and synchronized navigation | ✓ | Yes |
| XLSX, CSV, and PDF audit reports | ✓ | Yes |
| Folder batch comparison and projects | ✓ | Yes |
| CLI automation | ✓ | Yes |
| Git, SVN, and Perforce integration | ✓ | Yes |
| Three-version comparison and merge | ✓ | Partial / planned |
| Password-protected XLSX and XLSM | ✓ | Partial / planned |
| Formula dependency and risk analysis | ✓ | No |
| Highlighted workbook copy | ✓ | No |
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Verified 2026-07-29. Competitor information uses the official source below; xlLens status uses the current source and support plan. xlLens supports Windows and macOS.