Git

Reviewed by Alexis Morain · Updated July 14, 2026

Git is the reference distributed version control system, created by Linus Torvalds. Entirely free and open source, a universal standard.

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9/10

The universal, essential standard of version control, the foundation of all modern software development, entirely free.

Universal versioning standard
Distributed and reliable
Intimidating command line at first

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Git is the distributed version control system that has become the universal standard of software development. Created by Linus Torvalds for the Linux kernel, it tracks code history, enables collaboration and manages development branches reliably and in a decentralized way.

What is Git used for?

Git is used to version code: record every change, roll back, work on parallel branches and merge contributions from several developers. It is the foundation on which hosting platforms like GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket rest, and a de facto prerequisite for any developer.

Is Git essential?

Yes, in practice. Version control is unavoidable as soon as you write code seriously, alone or in a team, and Git is the overwhelming standard. Alternatives exist but remain marginal against its universal adoption.

How much does Git cost?

Git is entirely free and open source, under the GPL license. The software is free, with no cost or paid tier. It is the platforms that host it (GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket) that offer paid plans, not Git itself.

Pros & Cons

What we love

Universal versioning standard
Distributed and reliable
Powerful branch management
Entirely free and open source

What could be better

Intimidating command line at first
Advanced concepts sometimes complex
Tricky conflict resolution

Key features of Git

Version control

Complete code history

Branches

Parallel development and merging

Distributed

Each copy holds the full history

Universal

Foundation of hosting platforms

Git pricing

Git is entirely free and open source, released under the GPL license. The software is free, with no cost or paid tier. The commercial offerings sometimes associated with Git (private accounts, CI/CD, collaboration) are actually those of the hosting platforms built on it, like GitHub, GitLab or Bitbucket, not Git as such.

Free plan / trial

Entirely free and open source.

Open source

Distributed version control · GPL license · Universal standard

Free

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