Dynamics 365 Solution Compare
Compare two solution exports to see exactly what differs between them.
Runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is uploaded.
Baseline, such as production
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Compare to, such as UAT
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About Dynamics 365 Solution Compare
Dynamics 365 Solution Compare shows the differences between two exported solutions: tables, columns, forms, views, processes, web resources and everything else in the file. Select any change to see exactly which lines differ.
Use it to answer "what is different between UAT and production?" before a release, or to review what a new version changes. Solutions can contain sensitive configuration, so the files are unpacked in your browser and never uploaded. This is an independent tool, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.
How to use Dynamics 365 Solution Compare
- 01Export the same solution from each environment, or two versions of it.
- 02Choose the two .zip files.
- 03Filter the differences, and select one to see what changed.
Features
- Added, removed and changed counts
- Compares every section in the file, including tables, columns, forms and views
- Line-by-line differences for each change
- Ignores version stamps that would otherwise mark everything as changed
- Warns when comparing a managed solution with an unmanaged one
- Copy the change list for release notes
Frequently asked questions
- How do I compare two Dynamics 365 solutions?
- Export the solution from each environment, then choose both .zip files here. It is best to compare two unmanaged exports, or two managed exports.
- Are my solution files uploaded?
- No. The .zip files are opened by your browser on your own device, and nothing is sent to a server.
- Why does everything show as changed?
- This usually means that one solution is managed and the other is unmanaged, because managed exports store extra settings. The tool warns you when this happens. Export both the same way for a cleaner result.
- Does this compare live environments?
- No. It only compares exported solution files, so it never connects to your environment and needs no sign-in. It also only sees what each solution contains, not everything in the environment.