GitComet 0.3.0 · Office #39,388

What it is

Calls itself “Git GUI”.

• Calls itself: Git GUI

“A fast, local-first Git GUI for huge repositories.”

Where it puts itself

Claims “Fastest”. Rules out “account” and “trial period”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Superlative claim: Fastest
• Says it will not: account · trial period

“A fast, local-first Git GUI for huge repositories.”

“Fastest Open Source”

What it costs

One-time purchase. A free tier, free forever. Prices quoted: €0, €20.

• One-time: yes
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: €0 · €20

“€0 forever”

“€20 lifetime, for early adopters”

Who it sells to

Sells to developers.

• Sells to: developers

“GitComet started with the frustration of working on huge codebases like Chromium.”

How it runs

A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Homebrew. Open source. Built with Google Analytics.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Distributed via: Homebrew
• Open source: yes
• Analytics: Google Analytics

“A fast, local-first Git GUI for huge repositories.”

“Download GitComet Linux · macOS · Windows”

What it works with

Names GitFiend, GitKraken and 4 more on its pages.

• Names: GitFiend · GitKraken · Gittyup · +3

“GitComet is a free, open source, local-first Git GUI built for large repositories.”

“GitFiend v0.45.3 1s 289MB”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “907”. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Number claimed: 907
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download GitComet Linux · macOS · Windows”

“No account, no sync, no source upload”