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fugitive.vim vs GitLens: catalog facts
fugitive.vim	GitLens
Free Free to use.	Freemium Free core features, with a paid GitLens Pro tier.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux
:Git runs any Git command from inside Vim Staging, blame and diff views in the editor	Inline blame and authorship in the editor Commit history and commit graph views
Requires Vim and some familiarity with it Assumes you already know Git commands	Some features require a paid Pro plan Only works inside supported editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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