devenv 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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CategoryDeveloper Tools & GitDeveloper Tools & Git
LicenseApache-2.0MIT
LanguageRustGo
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB64 MB
Deploymentbinary, sourcebinary, source
GitHub stars★ 7,223★ 81,130
First released20222018
ReplacesDocker Dev ContainersGitKraken, Sourcetree

Why pick each one

Choose devenv if…

  • Released under the Apache-2.0 license
  • Mature project with 7.2k GitHub stars
  • Written in Rust
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
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Choose lazygit if…

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

Is devenv or lazygit better?

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

Are devenv and lazygit free and open-source?

Yes. devenv is licensed under Apache-2.0 and lazygit under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run devenv and lazygit with Docker?

devenv: check the project docs for container support. lazygit: check the project docs for container support.

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