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TortoiseGit vs SmartGit: catalog facts
TortoiseGit	SmartGit
Free Free and open source, supported by donations.	Freemium Commercial licence, free for open-source work and educational institutions.
Windows	Windows, macOS, Linux
Git commands directly in the Explorer context menu Overlay icons show file status at a glance	Visual history with drag-and-drop operations and undo Built-in conflict resolution and pull request support
Windows only Explorer-based workflow rather than a standalone history view	Paid for commercial use Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	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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