ChartDB vs lazygit

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted developer tools & git options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureChartDBlazygit
CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseAGPL-3.0MIT
LanguageTypeScriptGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentdockerbinary, source
GitHub stars★ 22,696★ 81,130
First released20262018
ReplacesGitKraken, Sourcetree

Why pick each one

Choose ChartDB if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 22.7k GitHub stars
  • Written in TypeScript
ChartDB details

Choose lazygit if…

  • Released under the MIT license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 81.1k GitHub stars
  • Written in Go
lazygit details

Frequently asked questions

Is ChartDB or lazygit better?

lazygit is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider ChartDB if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are ChartDB and lazygit free and open-source?

Yes. ChartDB is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and lazygit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run ChartDB and lazygit with Docker?

ChartDB: yes. lazygit: check the project docs for container support.

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