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Git Cola vs Stage: catalog facts
Git Cola	Stage
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux
Lightweight interface focused on staging and commits Documented keyboard shortcuts	Stages individual files and hunks Includes branch, merge and stash management
Plainer interface than commercial Git clients Depends on Python and PyQt	Linux desktop application.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
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 October 8, 2026

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