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TortoiseGit

A Windows Explorer shell extension for Git, with status overlay icons and right-click commands.

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About TortoiseGit

TortoiseGit adds Git to Windows Explorer rather than giving you a separate app. Files and folders get overlay icons showing whether they are modified, added or conflicted, and a right-click menu offers commit, diff, log, blame, branch, merge, rebase, stash, push and pull, each opening a small dialog. It is based on TortoiseSVN, so teams moving from Subversion find it very familiar, and it works with any IDE because it is not tied to one. It includes its own diff and merge tools, a revision graph and log viewer, and supports submodules, Git LFS and signed commits through Git for Windows. It is developed under the GPL and completely free, including for commercial use, with language packs for many languages and regular releases. It is Windows-only by design. The dialog-per-command style is slower for complex history editing than a full client, and overlay icons can slow Explorer on very large repositories.

Best for: Windows users who prefer working from Explorer, especially teams coming from TortoiseSVN.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Git status and commands right inside Windows Explorer
  • Familiar to anyone who used TortoiseSVN
  • Free for any use, with many language packs

Why people leave

  • Windows only
  • Dialog-per-command style is slow for complex tasks
  • Overlay icons can slow Explorer on huge repos

Top TortoiseGit alternatives

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  1. 1Git Extensions logo
    Git Extensions

    Also free on Windows with Explorer integration, plus a full standalone history window.

    66.5
  2. 2Sourcetree logo
    Sourcetree

    A free standalone client with a clear branch graph for Windows and Mac.

    62.6
  3. 3Fo
    Fork

    A fast standalone client that makes complex history edits much quicker.

    59.6
  4. 4GitHub Desktop logo
    GitHub Desktop

    A simple free app for everyday commits if Explorer integration is not essential.

    57.2

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TortoiseGit: common questions

Is TortoiseGit free?

Yes. TortoiseGit is free, open-source software.

Is TortoiseGit open source?

Yes.

What platforms does TortoiseGit run on?

TortoiseGit is available for Windows.

What are the best alternatives to TortoiseGit?

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

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