Compare software

GitFiend vs Git Cola: catalog facts
GitFiendGit Cola
Free

Free to download and use.

Free

Free and open source.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Visual commit graph with diffs and staging
  • Lightweight interface focused on staging and commits
  • Documented keyboard shortcuts
  • Little public documentation of features on the site
  • Source code is not published
  • Plainer interface than commercial Git clients
  • Depends on Python and PyQt
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.