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SourceGit

Free#6 of 32 in Git GUI ClientsVersion Control Software

SourceGit: A capable free Git client with strong repository controls and broad desktop support. Ranked #6 of 32 in Git GUI Clients by our editors (8.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free users wanting a capable general-purpose client.

8.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.8 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free users wanting a capable general-purpose client
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Supported platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free, open-source desktop client for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Covers rebase, LFS, submodules, worktrees, and conflict editing
- Connects with GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Gitee, and Bitbucket
Where it doesn't
- Requires Git to be installed locally
- AI-assisted commit messages may not suit every workflow
- GUI workflows may not suit terminal-first Git users

Our verdict on SourceGit

SourceGit is a free, open-source desktop graphical interface for Git repositories. It is aimed at developers who prefer visual repository workflows across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The application brings cloning, fetching, pulling, pushing, staging, committing, branch management, remote management, tags, stashes, diffs, and patch application into a desktop interface, while its visual commit graph helps present repository history in a more accessible form.

Its feature depth extends beyond basic repository browsing. SourceGit supports interactive rebase, Git LFS, submodules, worktrees, GitFlow, SSH remotes, and a built-in merge editor for conflict resolution. AI-assisted commit message generation adds an optional writing aid to the commit workflow. The product uses locally installed Git, so it fits environments where Git is already part of the developer setup. Users who want graphical access to advanced repository operations get a broader toolset than a client limited to commits, branches, and diffs.

SourceGit also connects with GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Gitee, and Bitbucket, with pull-request creation available for several hosting services. That makes it suitable for developers working across common Git hosting ecosystems rather than a single provider. Its main appeal is breadth at no stated purchase cost: free users receive a general-purpose client with advanced Git features and cross-platform desktop support. Developers who prefer terminal-first workflows, or teams that avoid AI-assisted features, may find less reason to choose it.

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SourceGit pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on sourcegit-scm.github.io

SourceGit fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Offline mode	Not verified
Git LFS support	Yes
Git submodules	Yes
Interactive rebase	Yes
Conflict editor	Yes
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate)
Integrations	5 integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Gitea, Gitee, Bitbucket
Pricing	Free plan
Website	sourcegit-scm.github.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

SourceGit integrations

SourceGit lists 5 integrations on its own site.

GitHub
GitLab
Gitea
Gitee
Bitbucket

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