Side by side
QGit vs SourceGear Vault
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.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose QGit if you want a free desktop GUI for inspecting Git history and handling commits, diffs, or patch workflows. Look elsewhere if you need a build that avoids the listed Qt libraries, compiler, and Qt-tool requirements.
Visit QGit Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3
SourceGear Vault offers centralized version control with cross-platform clients and optional work item tracking. Its free single-user option and paid named-user editions accommodate different team sizes, but compatibility is version-specific.
Visit SourceGear VaultThe facts
| QGit | SourceGear Vault | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Vault Professional 11.x Web Only: $169 per account, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | sourcegear.com |
| On version control software | #31 of 62 | #27 of 62 |
QGit: what it does well
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
- Displays revisions, diffs, file history, and annotations
- Can commit selected files and amend the last commit
- Supports applying and saving patch series
- Custom actions can run Git, shell, or external scripts
What to know first
- Building requires Qt developer libraries version 5.11.0 or later
- Building also requires a compiler and Qt tools in the path
SourceGear Vault: what it does well
- Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux clients
- Uses atomic SQL Server commits
- Includes file locking
- Offers SourceSafe import and VSS Handoff
- Free single-user use is available
What to know first
- Paid licenses are per active named user
- Vault 11 requires matching Vault 11 servers
- Self-hosted deployment requires server administration
- Maintenance costs extra
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