Fuzzy String Matcher & Diff Tool

Measure the similarity between two strings with our advanced Fuzzy String Matcher. This tool calculates the "edit distance"—the number of operations required to change one string into the other—using sophisticated algorithms. It provides a detailed, character-by-character visual comparison, making it perfect for developers, data scientists, bioinformaticians, and anyone needing to analyze text similarity for tasks like spell-checking, data cleaning, or DNA sequencing.

How It Works

Our tool provides an immediate and detailed comparison of any two text inputs. As you type, the analysis updates in real-time to show you exactly how the strings differ.

  1. Enter Your Text: Type or paste your source and comparison strings into the respective text boxes.
  2. Choose an Algorithm: Select the comparison mode—either the standard Levenshtein or the more advanced Damerau-Levenshtein algorithm.
  3. Analyze the Results: Instantly view the similarity score, the total edit distance, a breakdown of edit types, and a color-coded, character-level diff.

Key Features

  • Dual Algorithm Support: Choose the best algorithm for your needs.
    • Levenshtein: The classic algorithm that measures differences based on insertions, deletions, and substitutions.
    • Damerau-Levenshtein: An enhanced version that also considers transpositions (swapping two adjacent characters, like 'ab' -> 'ba') as a single edit, which is often more intuitive for human typos.
  • Visual Similarity Gauge: A dynamic circular progress bar provides an immediate, at-a-glance percentage of similarity between the two strings.
  • Detailed Edit Breakdown: A summary card shows the precise number of operations (insertions, deletions, substitutions, and transpositions) needed to transform the source string into the comparison string.
  • Character-by-Character Diff View: A powerful visualizer aligns the two strings and color-codes every character to show its status:
    • Match: Characters that are the same in both strings.
    • Substitution: A character that was changed.
    • Insertion: A character added to the comparison string.
    • Deletion: A character removed from the source string.
    • Transposition: Adjacent characters that were swapped (Damerau-Levenshtein mode only).
  • Real-Time & Responsive: The entire analysis updates instantly as you type, with a smart debounce delay to ensure a fluid user experience.

How to Use the Tool

  1. Step 1: Input Strings
    Enter the two pieces of text you wish to compare into the "Source Text" and "Comparison Text" fields.
  2. Step 2: Select a Mode
    Choose either "Levenshtein" or "Damerau-Levenshtein" from the options. The results will automatically update based on your selection.
  3. Step 3: Review the Dashboard
    Observe the similarity gauge for a quick percentage score and the total "Edit Distance" for the precise number of changes.
  4. Step 4: Examine the Diff
    Look at the "Breakdown" card to see the count of each edit type, and view the "Visual Difference" at the bottom for a detailed, character-level comparison.

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