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tig vs Magit: catalog facts
tig	Magit
Free The open-source application is available without a license fee.	Free Free and open source, funded by sponsorships.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
History browsing and chunk-level staging	Every piece of displayed information is actionable Supports advanced Git features through mnemonic keys
Requires Git and a suitable terminal environment.	Requires GNU Emacs Keyboard-driven interface takes time to learn
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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