Compare software

forgit vs GitUI: catalog facts
forgitGitUI
Free

Free, with source code published on GitHub.

Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

macOS, Linux, Command line Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Fuzzy selection of files, commits and stashes with previews
  • Short command aliases for common Git tasks
  • Stage, unstage, revert and reset by file, hunk or individual line
  • Context-based help, so you are not memorising dozens of hotkeys
  • Requires fzf
  • Wraps individual commands rather than offering a full Git interface
  • Terminal only; there is no graphical window
  • Some less common git operations still need the command line
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.