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TortoiseGit vs Tower: catalog facts
TortoiseGit	Tower
Free Free and open source, supported by donations.	Paid A paid subscription is required after the trial.
Windows	Windows, macOS
Git commands directly in the Explorer context menu Overlay icons show file status at a glance	Undo for almost any operation, including discarded changes Quick actions and keyboard-driven workflow for heavy daily use
Windows only Explorer-based workflow rather than a standalone history view	Subscription pricing macOS and Windows only
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
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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