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