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Git Cola vs Gitnuro
Both stand on git gui clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Git Cola brings a broad set of Git operations and adjustable interface tools into a free desktop application. Review its runtime requirements and Gravatar behavior before choosing it.
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Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows
Gitnuro covers common repository operations as well as detailed change review, with builds for three desktop platforms. macOS users should note that the app is unsigned, and the FAQ describes authentication trouble with certain remote and certificate setups.
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| Git Cola | Gitnuro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | git-cola.github.io | gitnuro.com |
| On git gui clients | #4 of 32 | #1 of 32 |
Git Cola: what it does well
- Available for Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Includes graphical Git history and an interactive rebase editor
- Can check unmerged files for conflict markers before staging
- Supports FIPS mode on FIPS-enabled Python
What to know first
- Requires Git 2.2.0 or newer
- Requires Python 3.9 or newer and QtPy 2.0.0 or newer
- Gravatar lookups can expose information unless network requests are disabled
Gitnuro: what it does well
- Free for personal and commercial use without limitations
- Supports Git LFS, submodules and interactive rebase
- Includes image comparisons, blame and commit search
- Maker says it does not track users or projects
What to know first
- The macOS version is currently unsigned
- Some remote URL and certificate setups can cause authentication failures
- Git Credential Manager requires its full binary path in .gitconfig
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