What is TortoiseGit?

TortoiseGit acts as a user-friendly Windows Shell Interface for Git, taking cues from TortoiseSVN. This open-source software can be fully compiled with freely available tools, making it accessible to a wide range of users. Unlike Git integrations explicitly designed for certain IDEs like Visual Studio or Eclipse, TortoiseGit is adaptable and can be used across any development setting and with various file formats. Users typically engage with TortoiseGit via the context menu in Windows Explorer, simplifying common Git operations such as committing changes, checking logs, comparing versions, and handling branches and tags. Furthermore, TortoiseGit provides overlay icons that reflect the status of files, a detailed context menu for executing Git commands, and a variety of additional features. Developed under the GPL license, the project guarantees that it remains free for anyone to use, including in commercial contexts, without restrictions. Since the source code is openly available, users can also create personalized versions tailored to their needs, enhancing its appeal to developers. In summary, TortoiseGit is a distinguished and practical tool for anyone utilizing Git within the Windows environment, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
TortoiseGit
Company Website:
tortoisegit.org

Product Details

Deployment
Windows
Training Options
Documentation Hub

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

TortoiseGit Categories and Features

TortoiseGit Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: Prithvi K.
    Position: Kotlin Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    Makes using git easy.

    Date: Feb 19 2022
    Summary

    Overall, Tortoise git improves the workflow by reducing the time of typing commands to do git operation. It is lightweight and available on all the platforms.

    Positive

    1. Tortoise git is a great application for user who don't want to learn all the git commands, as it provides an interface for all the operations.
    2. Pulling, pushing, and creating merge requests can be done in just a few clicks with the application.
    3. The application is lightweight and does not lag.
    4. It helps in cloning whole repositories or specific branches.

    Negative

    The application is lightweight, easy to use and improves the user's workflow, no cons in my usage.

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  • Reviewer Name: Zeeshan I.
    Position: Java Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 100 - 499
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    A simple git client.

    Date: Dec 22 2021
    Summary

    Overall, Tortoise Git is a version control client which lets the user do all the operations of git in a simple way with an intuitive user interface.

    Positive

    1. Tortoise git provides a simplified user interface for the developers to use git and its functionalities.
    2. It allows the user to push, pull and request merge in just a few simple clicks rather than writing commands on the terminal.
    3. It works flawlessly every time without any errors and a perfect tool for beginner developers or any developer in general for using git in a simplified manner.

    Negative

    1. I haven't encountered any con or problems in using Tortoise git in my 2+ years of usage.

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