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Gitee vs SourceGit

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Gitee

5.0
Developer Tools

Status bar application for GitHub

SourceGit

8.0
Developer Tools

Git GUI client

Metric Gitee SourceGit
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 5.0 8.0
30-day Installs 7 316
90-day Installs 22 859
365-day Installs 82 1.9K
Version 1.0.2.7 2026.14
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.1K 4.7K
GitHub Forks 49 365
Open Issues 15 122
License MIT
Language Swift C#
Last GitHub Commit 8y ago 3mo ago
First Seen Apr 23, 2017 Dec 24, 2025

Reviews

Gitee

Gitee is a status bar application for GitHub, offering quick access to notifications and repositories. It benefits developers who need efficient GitHub integration but lacks updates and has compatibility issues.

Provides GitHub notifications and repository access from the macOS menu bar.

Pros

  • + Quick GitHub access via menu bar
  • + Lightweight application
  • + Developed in Swift

Cons

  • - No auto-updates and outdated code
  • - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions

SourceGit

SourceGit is a cross-platform Git GUI client with a modern interface, offering a user-friendly alternative to command-line Git for developers. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it a versatile tool for version control.

SourceGit provides a graphical user interface for performing Git operations such as commits, branches, and repository management.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • + Modern and intuitive user interface built with Avalonia and C#
  • + Active development with frequent updates

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Performance issues reported on large repositories, particularly on macOS