sidebranch
Visually compare Git branches side-by-side without modifying your working directory
What is sidebranch?
A visual diffing tool that enables side-by-side comparison of code changes across Git branches by running both versions simultaneously in isolated development environments.
sidebranch pricing
We don't have sidebranch's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
Free and open source (MIT License)
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Web
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
sidebranch FAQ
Common questions about sidebranch, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is sidebranch?
A visual diffing tool that enables side-by-side comparison of code changes across Git branches by running both versions simultaneously in isolated development environments. It is indexed under Developer Tools.
Source: https://sidebranch.dev/
What platforms does sidebranch support?
sidebranch supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://sidebranch.dev/
Can sidebranch be self-hosted?
Yes. sidebranch can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://sidebranch.dev/
Is sidebranch open source?
Yes. sidebranch is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.
sidebranch alternatives
Other developer tools we track, ranked by the same independent score.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for sidebranch, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development activity | 38 | 0.18 | 6.8 | ✓ |
| Package downloads | 15 | 0.28 | 4.2 | ✓ |
| Stars | 21 | 0.05 | 1.1 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 0 | 0.12 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 5 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.14 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 15 | mediumsource · 2026-09-16 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 4 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 66% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | JavaScript | highsource · 2026-09-16 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-09-16 · 85% |
Pricing
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-09-04 · 60% |
Security
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