No. 17 of 54 ·Version Control Software

SnailGit

Mac · Extension

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Two barsScore 6.4

SnailGit is ranked #17 of 54 in version control software on Freedom251. It runs on Browser extension, macOS. There is a free plan.

SnailGit plans and pricing

SnailGit Lite Free Free · Mac App Store apps.apple.com · 5 Oct 2026

SnailGit $14.99 once Mac App Store · macOS 10.10 or later apps.apple.com · 5 Oct 2026

Product: SnailGit is a TortoiseGit-like Git client implemented as a Finder extension.
Finder actions: It provides frequently used Git features from the Finder context menu.
Repository status: It tracks Git working copies and automatically updates Finder icon overlays to show their current state.
Setup: Users enable the SnailGit extension, clone or add a working copy, then right-click it in Finder to access its functions.
Remote URL schemes: SnailGit supports http, https, git, and ssh URL schemes.
Git compatibility: The maker says SnailGit should work with Git clients compatible with Git 2.6, including command-line and GUI clients.
File manager limit: The maker says SnailGit is primarily a Finder extension and likely will not work with other file managers.
Lite limit: The Lite listing says users working with multiple Git repositories should purchase the full version.
Command line: The Mac App Store listing states that SnailGit includes a command-line interface at /Applications/SnailGit.app/Contents/Resources/snailgit.sh.
Privacy: The developer indicates that the app does not collect data; Apple says this privacy information has not been verified by Apple.
Availability: The maker says SnailGit is available through the Mac App Store and is not available outside it.
Maker: Langui.net says it develops apps for iOS and macOS and invites questions and suggestions by email.
Price from: Free

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