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gitg vs SmartGit: catalog facts
gitg	SmartGit
Free Free and open source under the GPL version 2 or later.	Freemium Commercial licence, free for open-source work and educational institutions.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrates with the GNOME desktop Simple view of history and commits	Visual history with drag-and-drop operations and undo Built-in conflict resolution and pull request support
Linux only Fewer advanced features than larger Git clients	Paid for commercial use Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0-or-later	License: Proprietary
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 September 23, 2026

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