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git-machete vs Sapling: catalog facts
git-machete	Sapling
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Free Free to download and use.
Windows, Linux, Command line	Command line
Tracks dependencies between branches Automates rebase and merge of branch stacks	Works with Git repositories and GitHub Stacked commits for code review
Command-line only Requires learning its branch layout concept	Different commands and concepts from standard Git Research gives few details on supported platforms
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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