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TortoiseGit vs SourceGit: catalog facts
TortoiseGitSourceGit
Free

Free and open source, supported by donations.

Free

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

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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