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Git Cola vs SourceGit
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Git Cola | SourceGit |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C# |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 2.6k | 6.1k |
| Latest | v4.19.0 | v2026.21 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-30 |
| Release cadence | about 22 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 10 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 21 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Sourcetree. Alternatives to Sourcetree →
Full replacementGit ColaStaging, commits, branches, stashes and a history graph in a desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux.
Full replacementSourceGitDesktop client with a history graph, stashes, worktrees and interactive rebase, on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Git Cola
Git Cola
✓ signed The latest release, v4.19.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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SourceGit
✓ signed The latest release, v2026.21, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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