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Gittyup vs Magit

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.

Gittyup

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Gittyup combines history review, staging, blame, and commit tools in a graphical Git client for three desktop platforms. Its listed build requirements matter to people compiling it from the repository.

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Magit

Free plan LinuxMacWindows

Magit brings a broad set of Git tasks into Emacs, with detailed staging and commit-editing options. It is most suitable for users comfortable with both Emacs and Git, and its stated command coverage and refresh speed are worth considering.

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The facts

GittyupMagit
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinux, Mac, WindowsLinux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid planFree or on requestFree or on request
Plans published11
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitemurmele.github.iomagit.vc
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Gittyup: what it does well

  • Free and open source under the MIT license
  • Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Diff view supports individual-line staging
  • Blame view includes a line-change timeline
  • Supports rebase conflict resolution

What to know first

  • Building requires Qt 6.4 or later
  • The repository lists libgit2 as a dependency

Magit: what it does well

  • Free Emacs package for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • Stages whole files, hunks, or selected hunk parts.
  • Supports amend, squash, and fixup commit workflows.
  • Forge retrieves GitHub and GitLab issues and pull requests.
  • Destructive commands often require confirmation.

What to know first

  • Does not yet wrap every Git command.
  • Large repositories can make full buffer refreshes slow.
  • Forge cannot provide GitLab notifications.

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