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gitg vs GitFourchette: catalog facts
gitgGitFourchette
Free

Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0, with optional donations.

Linux Linux
  • Integrates with the GNOME desktop
  • Simple view of history and commits
  • Native-feeling Qt interface that suits KDE Plasma
  • Covers staging, branching, merge conflicts, blame and commit signing
  • Linux only
  • Fewer advanced features than larger Git clients
  • Linux only
  • Still under development, with documented limitations
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later License: GPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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