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gitg vs Git Cola: catalog facts
gitg	Git Cola
Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.	Free Free and open source.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrates with the GNOME desktop Simple view of history and commits	Lightweight interface focused on staging and commits Documented keyboard shortcuts
Linux only Fewer advanced features than larger Git clients	Plainer interface than commercial Git clients Depends on Python and PyQt
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License not stated
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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