Buddy Redline
MAC · iPHONE · iPAD · WEBCompare two drafts directly in the app. See what was added, cut, or moved, jump between changes, and export a PDF redline you can share or print. No Microsoft Word required.
REDLINE BUDDY™ FOR MAC, iOS & WEB
Redlines forEveryone
Meet Redline Buddy.
Simple and affordable document comparison for Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Also available in your browser.
- Review changes in the app
- Track Changes in Word on Mac
- Export PDF redlines
Built by a practicing attorney. Free 7-day trial with the Annual plan.
Two ways to redline documents.
Compare drafts in Redline Buddy, or create a traditional redline in Microsoft Word on Mac.
Track Changes in Word
MAC EXCLUSIVENeed a traditional Word redline? Redline Buddy runs Microsoft Word’s own Compare function for you and opens the tracked-changes redline in Word, ready to edit and send.
Requires Microsoft Word for Mac and two Word documents (.docx or .doc).
For attorneys and anyone else who works with documents.
Attorneys
Contracts, leases, amendments, and markups.
Business Teams
Proposals, policies, vendor terms, and team documents.
Students
Essays, applications, research papers, and shared drafts.
Everyone Else
Emails, cover letters, drafts, or anything with two versions.
Review tools
More than a redline.
Compare several documents at once, see the changes as a list, and review defined terms.
Stack
MAC · WEBMany documents at once. Add up to 20 pairs, and Redline Buddy compares each one. Save all the redlines as PDFs.
Change List
MAC · WEBChanges in a list. See each change next to its section number. Flag the ones that matter, add your notes, and copy the list or save it as a PDF.
Defined Terms
MAC · WEBEXPERIMENTALReview defined terms at a glance. See each term a document defines, how often it’s used, and which definitions changed. Turn it on in Settings.
Private by design.
Your documents never leave your device. We never see them, and no AI reads them.
We don’t see your drafts
Comparisons run in the app or in your browser. Your drafts never reach our servers.
No AI guessing
See the additions, deletions, and moves themselves. You decide what matters.
Same drafts, same redline
Run the same drafts again and get the same result. No prompts, no surprises.
Need to compare text quickly?
Paste two versions and get a clean redline instantly, courtesy of Redline Buddy. Free to use, no app to install, and your comparison text is processed in your browser.
Try Free Text Compare
Up to 1,600 words per version.
Simple, affordable pricing.
Covers Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Paid through the App Store. Turn off renewal anytime.
Monthly
$4.99
per monthLow commitment. Same great redlines.
Annual Save 25%
$44.99
per yearAbout $3.75/month, billed annually.
Includes a 7-day free trial
Lifetime Access
$149.99
Full Redline Buddy Pro on your Mac, iPhone, and iPad. One purchase. No subscription.
Choose your plan inside the app.
The Annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible customers. Payment method required. Turn off renewal at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid a charge. App Store terms apply.
Works in your browser. Billed by Stripe. Turn off renewal anytime. Text compare stays free.
Monthly
$4.99
per monthLow commitment. Same great redlines.
Annual Save 25%
$44.99
per yearAbout $3.75/month, billed annually.
Includes a 7-day free trial
Web plans are separate from App Store plans and don’t include the Mac, iPhone, or iPad apps. Track Changes in Microsoft Word is exclusive to the Mac app.
FAQs
Is there a free version?
Yes. Free Text Compare runs in your browser, up to 1,600 words per version, with no sign-in. Paid plans add Word and PDF documents, Stack, Change List, and Defined Terms.
Does Redline Buddy require Microsoft Word?
No. Buddy Redline uses the app’s built-in comparison engine. Track Changes in Word requires Microsoft Word for Mac and two Word documents (.docx or .doc).
What file types does Redline Buddy support?
Buddy Redline reads Word documents (.docx, .docm), PDFs, RTF, and plain text. On Mac and on the web, it also reads .doc and ODT files. Scanned PDFs are read with text recognition on your device, so check those results closely. Track Changes in Word works with .docx and .doc files on Mac.
As with any comparison tool, review important changes against your original documents.
Does Redline Buddy work on Windows?
Yes, with Redline Buddy Web. It runs in your browser, including on Windows. Text compare is free. Document comparison requires a Web plan.
Does my App Store plan include Redline Buddy Web?
No. Redline Buddy Web is sold separately at web.redlinebuddy.com. App Store plans cover the Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps.
Does Redline Buddy upload my documents?
No. Your documents never leave your device. The apps compare them on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, and Web works in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to our servers or used to train AI.
How does the free trial work?
The Annual plan includes a 7-day free trial for eligible customers. Payment method required. To avoid a charge, turn off renewal in your Apple Account subscription settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends.
For Redline Buddy Web, turn off renewal from your account page before the trial ends.
The Monthly plan and Lifetime Access don't include a trial.