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SourceGit vs TortoiseGit: catalog facts
SourceGitTortoiseGit
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence. Git 2.25.1 or newer must be installed…

Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
  • Interactive rebase, bisect, worktrees, submodules and LFS in the interface
  • Image diffs side by side, as a swipe or blended
  • Git commands directly in the Explorer context menu
  • Overlay icons show file status at a glance
  • Requires Git 2.25.1 or newer installed separately
  • Linux builds are only tested on Debian 12
  • Windows only
  • Explorer-based workflow rather than a standalone history view
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 21, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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