There is a custom setting that enables you to show or hide the Compare Products button and the product compare checkbox in the Catalog page.
After applying the new setting, you will no longer see the Compare Products button and the item level product compare check boxes.
To hide the compare products button on the catalog page
Click and click Config Settings.
Click Catalog Page Settings and from the Product List Settings section, select Hide Compare Products to hide the compare products feature on the catalog page.
Click Save.
The compare products feature is not displayed on the catalog page.
