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Git Extensions

A free, open-source Git GUI for Windows with Explorer and Visual Studio integration.

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About Git Extensions

Git Extensions is a long-running open-source Git client for Windows, maintained by volunteers since 2008. It offers a full commit graph with branch highlighting, file history that follows renames, blame with drill-down into earlier commits, interactive rebase, stash management, submodules and a configurable set of external diff and merge tools. It integrates with Windows Explorer through a context menu and ships a plugin for Visual Studio, so you can start common operations from where you already work. The interface is functional rather than pretty, and it exposes a lot of Git directly, which experienced Windows developers often appreciate. Version 2 could run on other systems through Mono, but current releases target Windows. It is free and licensed under the GPL-3.0, funded by donations through Open Collective. It suits Windows users who want a capable, no-cost client with no account or subscription, especially those who use Visual Studio.

Best for: Windows developers who want a free, full-featured Git GUI with Visual Studio integration.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Free and open source with no account needed
  • Explorer context menu and Visual Studio plugin
  • Strong history, blame and graph views

Why people leave

  • Current releases are Windows-only
  • Dated, busy interface
  • Volunteer-run, so support is community-based

Top Git Extensions alternatives

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  1. 1TortoiseGit logo
    TortoiseGit

    Puts Git directly into Explorer's right-click menu, good for Explorer-centric workflows.

    66.5
  2. 2Sourcetree logo
    Sourcetree

    Free Windows and Mac client with a more modern interface and Git-flow.

    62.6
  3. 3Fo
    Fork

    A faster, more polished Windows client for a one-time price.

    59.6
  4. 4SourceGit logo
    SourceGit

    Free and open source with a modern UI on Windows, Mac and Linux.

    57.2
  5. 5GitHub Desktop logo
    GitHub Desktop

    Much simpler free client if you mostly commit and push to GitHub.

    55.3

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Git Extensions: common questions

Is Git Extensions free?

Yes. Git Extensions is free, open-source software.

Is Git Extensions open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at gitextensions/gitextensions.

What platforms does Git Extensions run on?

Git Extensions is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to Git Extensions?

The highest-ranked Git Extensions alternatives right now are TortoiseGit, Sourcetree and Fork. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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