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Magit vs tig: catalog facts
Magit	tig
Free Free and open source, funded by sponsorships.	Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Every piece of displayed information is actionable Supports advanced Git features through mnemonic keys	History browsing and chunk-level staging
Requires GNU Emacs Keyboard-driven interface takes time to learn	Requires Git and a suitable terminal environment.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
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 22, 2026

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