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 GNOME desktop environment unless otherwise noted.

Linux distribution BC version
5 4.4.7 3.3.13
Debian 12 yes yes no
Debian 11 yes yes no
Fedora 42 yes yes no
Fedora 41 yes yes no
Linux Mint 22 Cinnamon yes yes no
Linux Mint 21 Cinnamon yes yes no
Redhat Enterprise Linux 10 yes yes no
Redhat Enterprise Linux 9 yes yes no
Redhat Enterprise Linux 8 yes yes no
Redhat Enterprise Linux 7 no yes yes
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS yes yes no
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS yes yes no

BC5 on Redhat Enterprise Linux 10 requires the EPEL repository.

Other Linux Distributions

Limited technical support is provided for other Linux distributions and desktop environments.


See also Tips for using BC on Linux.