# Compare two versions of a spreadsheet

> Drop the old and the new version. Added, removed and changed rows and cells show up at once.

See which rows and cells were added, removed or changed between two versions of a spreadsheet or CSV file. Runs in your browser. Free.

- Tool: [Compare spreadsheets](https://fixmint.cc/compare-spreadsheets)
- Category: [Spreadsheets & data](https://fixmint.cc/spreadsheets)
- Fixes: Spot what changed between files
- Runs in the browser: files and text stay on the device, no sign-up, free.

## How to compare two versions of a spreadsheet

1. Drop or paste the old version and the new one.
2. Pick the column that identifies each row, such as an ID, and the options you need.
3. Read the changes, then download them as CSV or Excel.

## Questions

### Why does a row that moved not count as changed?

Rows are matched by the key column you choose, so a row that moved to another place is still the same row. Choose By row order to compare rows by their position instead.

### How are numbers compared?

Numbers are read the way spreadsheets write them, so 1,000 and 1000 are the same. The tolerance lets you treat numbers as equal when they differ by no more than that amount.

### Is my spreadsheet uploaded?

No. Both versions are read by your browser and the comparison runs on your device. Nothing is sent anywhere.

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