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 Version | Initial Release Date | Software Updates | Tech Support |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Jul. 8, 2024 |  | |
| 4 | Sep. 1, 2014 |  | |
| 3 | Jul. 30, 2008 | | |
| 2 | May 13, 2002 | | |
| 1 | Jun. 26, 1996 | | |
License Upgrades
To upgrade an old license to the current version, see How to Upgrade.
