Side by side

Checkpoint vs Gitti

Both stand on version control software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Checkpoint

Free plan APILinuxMac+1

Checkpoint offers broad save coverage, transfer methods, and scripting for supported 3DS and Switch setups. Its compatibility limits and homebrew security caveats matter when choosing it.

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Pick Gitti if you want a free terminal interface for common Git work, with keyboard navigation, detailed staging, and several repository views. Developers handling advanced or niche operations may prefer the CLI or a full GUI for those tasks.

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The facts

	Checkpoint	Gitti
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	github.com	gitti.yuhangoh.com
On version control software	#16 of 62	#20 of 62

Checkpoint: what it does well

Backs up multiple 3DS and Switch save types
Supports FTP, wireless, and USB MTP transfers
Runs C scripts through a built-in API
Bundled Google Drive and WebDAV syncing
Free and multi-platform companion tools

What to know first

3DS version does not support hax-based launchers
Forgotten encryption passphrases cannot be recovered
Vault encryption does not protect against other homebrew
Restore options are manual

Gitti: what it does well

Free to use on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Covers branch, worktree, commit, merge, rebase, stash, and tag workflows.
Interactive staging includes line-level operations.
Supports GPG or SSH signing for commits and tags.
Reflog entries can be used for branch creation, reset, or cherry-pick.

What to know first

Requires Git to be available in the PATH.
Go-based installation recommends Go 1.21 or newer.
Some advanced or niche operations may be easier in a CLI or full GUI.

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