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Git Cola vs GitFourchette: catalog facts
Git ColaGitFourchette
Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0, with optional donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux Linux
  • Lightweight interface focused on staging and commits
  • Documented keyboard shortcuts
  • Native-feeling Qt interface that suits KDE Plasma
  • Covers staging, branching, merge conflicts, blame and commit signing
  • Plainer interface than commercial Git clients
  • Depends on Python and PyQt
  • Linux only
  • Still under development, with documented limitations
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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