Open-source GUI client for git users
Publisher’s description
What is SourceGit?
SourceGit by sourcegit-scm is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It ranks 16th by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides Portable installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. It runs without installation (portable).
Updates and version history
The current version is 2026.22, released on October 12, 2026. The version history goes back to July 1, 2024: 87 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 38 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 9,935 times. The source code on GitHub (sourcegit-scm/sourcegit) has 6,214 stars. Similar programs include Git Extensions, Git and GitHub CLI.
Project description on GitHub: “Windows/macOS/Linux GUI client for GIT users”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- Portable: runs without installation
- Frequent updates (about 38 a year)
- Large user base
In short: SourceGit is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained.
Is SourceGit safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
521522295C797E56650C0E29B609622EE37533A9CDE4EE1E78FF43CB82A794F3· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 87 versions ›87 versions over 2 years · about 38 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026.22Latest | October 12, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.21 | September 21, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2026.20 | September 14, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2026.19 | August 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.18 | August 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.17 | July 31, 2026 | — | ARM64 ZIP64-bit ZIP |
| 2026.16 | July 27, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
| 2026.15 | July 13, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIPARM64 ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id sourcegit-scm.SourceGit -echoco install sourcegit -yscoop install extras/sourcegitRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask sourcegitInformation
- Publisher
- sourcegit-scm
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/sourcegit-scm/sourcegit
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- Portable
- Version
- 2026.22
- Released
- October 12, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 1, 2024
- Versions listed
- 87
- Updates / year
- 38.1
- Chocolatey downloads
- 9,935
- GitHub stars
- 6,214
- GitHub forks
- 554
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- sourcegit-scm.SourceGit
- Chocolatey package
- sourcegit
- Scoop package
- extras/sourcegit
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is SourceGit free?
Yes. SourceGit is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is SourceGit safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SourceGit with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Does SourceGit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of SourceGit?
The versions page lists all 87 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 1, 2024.
Can I use SourceGit without administrator rights?
Yes, it is portable: unpack and run it.
What are alternatives to SourceGit?
Git Extensions, Git, GitHub CLI, GitTools GitVersion and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
