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JSON Diff Tool

Compare parsed JSON by object key and array index, with every difference mapped to a JSONPath.

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Found 5 differences.

2 added 1 removed 2 changed 4 unchanged
$.name changed

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RavensMove

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RavensMove Tools
$.tags[2] added

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-

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developer
$.settings.theme changed

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light

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system
$.settings.ads removed

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true

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-
$.settings.analytics added

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-

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true

Compare Two JSON Documents

The JSON Diff Tool parses two documents and compares their actual data structures. It reports added properties or array items, removed values, changed values, and unchanged branches. Each result includes a JSONPath so the difference can be located in the original documents.

Unlike a line-based text comparison, whitespace and object property order do not create false differences. Array order remains significant because changing an item index can change the meaning of the data.

JSON Diff Use Cases

  • Compare API responses from two environments or releases.
  • Review changes between configuration snapshots.
  • Check expected and actual test fixture output.
  • Find altered values in webhook or event payloads.

Enable unchanged rows when you need context around the differences. The exported diff contains a summary and change entries, making it easier to share a focused result without sending both complete source documents.

Format malformed input with the JSON Formatter before comparing it. Use the JSONPath Tester to query a path discovered in the diff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the JSON diff tool compare documents?
It parses both documents and recursively compares object properties, array indexes, and primitive values.
Does JSON key order affect the result?
No. Object property order does not affect equality, while array item order remains significant.
Can I compare sensitive JSON locally?
Yes. Both documents are parsed and compared locally in your browser.

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