| Feature | Command-line XDelta | Online Patcher | |---------|--------------------|----------------| | Installation | Required (or portable exe) | None – browser only | | OS support | Windows, Linux, macOS | Any OS with a modern browser | | Speed | Very fast (local CPU) | Depends on upload/download + browser speed | | File size limit | Unlimited (disk space) | Typically 1–5 GB (browser & server limits) | | Privacy | Fully local | File is uploaded to a server (unless fully client-side) |
⚠️ Privacy note: Most “online patchers” upload your original file + patch to a remote server. Only use them with non-sensitive, legally-owned files. For true privacy, use a local patcher (the original XDelta). xdelta online patcher
A minimalist tool with strong privacy policies. It explicitly states that no file ever leaves your computer. | Feature | Command-line XDelta | Online Patcher
Even with the simplest online tools, things can go wrong. Here are the most common errors: ⚠️ Privacy note : Most “online patchers” upload