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Git Cola vs SmartGit: catalog facts
Git Cola	SmartGit
Free Free and open source.	Freemium Commercial licence, free for open-source work and educational institutions.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Lightweight interface focused on staging and commits Documented keyboard shortcuts	Visual history with drag-and-drop operations and undo Built-in conflict resolution and pull request support
Plainer interface than commercial Git clients Depends on Python and PyQt	Paid for commercial use Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
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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