Git
FreeThe widely used free, open source distributed version control system, shown here as Git for Windows.
About Git
Git is a distributed version control system that tracks changes to source code and lets teams branch, merge and share work without a central server. It underpins services such as GitHub, GitLab and Bitbucket, and is the default tool for most modern software projects.
The Windows package in our data is Git for Windows, which bundles the command line tools, Git Bash, a graphical interface and credential helpers, built on an MSYS2 runtime. Git itself is also available on macOS and Linux through the official site and package managers. It is free software released under GPL-2.0, with no account or fee.
It suits developers, writers of documentation and anyone managing text-based projects who needs history, branching and collaboration. The learning curve is real, since the command line model of commits, branches and remotes takes time to absorb. Beginners may prefer to pair it with a visual client. The latest Git for Windows release notes mention the installer becoming a 64-bit executable and the end of Windows 8.1 support after v2.55.
Windows 8.1 support is ending after Git for Windows v2.55, so older systems should stay on that line. New users may find a graphical client easier at first.
Version history
1 release tracked- Windows: 64-bit installer, updated MSYS2 runtime and OpenSSH
- Fixes Git Bash screen clearing after vim
Frequently asked
Is Git free?
Yes. It is free and open source software.
Does it need an account?
No. An account is only needed for hosting services such as GitHub.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Most operations, including commits and history, work without a connection.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to git-scm.com or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.