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Xit vs SourceGit

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Xit

6.5
Developer Tools

GUI for the git version control system

SourceGit

8.0
Developer Tools

Git GUI client

Metric Xit SourceGit
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.5 8.0
30-day Installs 4 234
90-day Installs 6 718
365-day Installs 28 1.2K
Version 1.0b18 2026.10
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated Yes No
GitHub Stars 1.2K 4.7K
GitHub Forks 54 365
Open Issues 138 122
License NOASSERTION MIT
Language Swift C#
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago 1mo ago
First Seen Apr 15, 2018 Dec 24, 2025

Reviews

Xit

Xit is a modern macOS Git GUI built with Swift, offering a sleek interface for version control. It appeals to developers seeking a visual tool for Git operations.

Provides a graphical interface for Git version control operations.

Pros

  • + Native macOS experience with Swift development.
  • + Active project maintenance.
  • + Targeted towards developers needing visual Git tools.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature.
  • - Low installation count indicating limited adoption.

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