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gitg
GNOME graphical interface for Git repositories
About gitg
gitg is the GNOME project's graphical user interface for Git, designed to be a small, fast and convenient way to visualize the history of a repository. Beyond the commit graph, it provides utilities to manage the repository, stage changes and commit work, and is available on Flathub as a Flatpak.
gitg website preview
Live preview of gitlab.gnome.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
gitg: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers git, gnome, linux, version control — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 1288 tools in the Developer Tools category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
gitg pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | gitlab.gnome.org |
gitg key facts
- Category: Developer Tools
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: git, gnome, linux, version control
- Official site: gitlab.gnome.org
gitg FAQ
How much does gitg cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (gitlab.gnome.org).
What is gitg used for?
GNOME graphical interface for Git repositories Its focus areas in the Developer Tools category: git, gnome, linux, version control.
Where can I try gitg?
On its official site, gitlab.gnome.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
gitg vs alternatives
| gitg | GitHub | Bitbucket | Breezy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Freemium — a free tier lets you start, and paid plans are available if you need more. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | git, gnome, linux, version control | git, version control, collaboration | git, version control, ci cd, code review | version control, vcs, bazaar, git |
| Official site | gitlab.gnome.org | github.com | atlassian.com | breezy-vcs.org |
| Directory status | Listed | Featured listing | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Developer Tools category
Editors, platforms, and services developers rely on to build and ship software. The Developer Tools category on Tools Hub currently lists 1288 tools. Alongside gitg, it includes Serie, gping, rainfrog, podman-tui.
Alternatives to gitg
Tools in the same Developer Tools category that share focus areas with gitg — worth comparing before you commit:
Git code hosting with built-in CI/CD from Atlassian
Distributed version control with Git and Bazaar format support
Graphical Git client to help you understand your history
Mac Git client with a live, interactive repository map
Integrated development environment for GNOME applications
More in Developer Tools
Comparing tools in the Developer Tools category? These related listings are worth a look: Serie — Rich git commit graph rendered in your terminal; gping — Ping with a live graph in the terminal; rainfrog — Lightweight database client for the terminal.
Rich git commit graph rendered in your terminal
Ping with a live graph in the terminal
Lightweight database client for the terminal
Terminal user interface for Podman environments
Graphical tool for comparing and merging text files
Graphical file and directory comparator and merge tool