MeGit

A standalone, open-source Git GUI built from Eclipse's EGit, for people who don't use Eclipse.

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About MeGit

MeGit packages EGit, the Git tooling inside the Eclipse IDE, as a standalone desktop application. Its makers at EclipseSource liked EGit's history view, staging view, rebase support and conflict tools enough that they kept opening Eclipse just to use them, even on projects built in other editors, so they stripped the IDE down to a dedicated Git client. You get EGit's repository explorer, a history view with a branch graph, a staging view, interactive rebase, cherry-pick, merge and a compare editor for resolving conflicts. It is built on JGit and the Eclipse platform, runs on Windows, macOS and Linux, and is free and open source under the Eclipse Public License 2.0. The interface inherits Eclipse's look, with views and perspectives that can feel heavy compared with modern clients, and the project updates less often than the bigger names. It suits developers who already know EGit or want its specific views without a whole IDE.

Best for: Developers who like Eclipse EGit's tools and want them without the full IDE.

What works

EGit's mature history, staging and rebase views
Free and open source on all three desktops
No Eclipse IDE needed

Why people leave

Eclipse-style interface feels heavy and dated
Infrequent updates
JVM memory overhead

Top MeGit alternatives

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1
SmartGit
Another JVM-era cross-platform client with more polish and paid support.
66.5
2
Gitnuro
Also built on JGit, but with a modern, simpler interface.
62.6
3
SourceGit
A modern open-source client with a broader feature set.
59.6
4
Git Cola
Lighter open-source GUI for staging and committing.
57.2

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MeGit: common questions

Is MeGit free?

Yes. MeGit is free, open-source software.

Is MeGit open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at eclipsesource/megit.

What platforms does MeGit run on?

MeGit is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to MeGit?

The highest-ranked MeGit alternatives right now are SmartGit, Gitnuro and SourceGit. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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MeGit facts

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License: EPL-2.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: EPL-2.0 (Eclipse Public License 2.0).”
Based on: Eclipse EGit; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “Description: Standalone Git GUI based on EGit.”
Why it exists: EGit without the Eclipse IDE; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “However, EGit is actually a plug-in for Eclipse rather than a standalone tool, such as GitKraken, etc.”