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Magit vs GitLens: catalog facts
Magit	GitLens
Free Free and open source, funded by sponsorships.	Freemium Free core features, with a paid GitLens Pro tier.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Every piece of displayed information is actionable Supports advanced Git features through mnemonic keys	Inline blame and authorship in the editor Commit history and commit graph views
Requires GNU Emacs Keyboard-driven interface takes time to learn	Some features require a paid Pro plan Only works inside supported editors
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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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