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Git Cola vs gitg: catalog facts
Git Cola	gitg
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Lightweight interface focused on staging and commits Documented keyboard shortcuts	Integrates with the GNOME desktop Simple view of history and commits
Plainer interface than commercial Git clients Depends on Python and PyQt	Linux only Fewer advanced features than larger Git clients
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0-or-later
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	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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