gitstats vs git-quick-stats — browser git analytics vs CLI tool
Both surface contribution stats from a git repo. arzzen/git-quick-stats is a long-standing bash CLI that prints text reports in the terminal. gitstats runs in your browser with visual charts, shareable views, and zero setup.
tools.voiddo/gitstats
- Browser-based — works on any OS with a modern browser
- Zero installation; nothing to set up locally
- Visual charts and graphs instead of ASCII text
- Shareable URLs — link a report to a teammate
- Export results as image or copy data
- Real-time updates as you change filters
- Dark / light theme
- Honest contribution metric (ignores yarn.lock churn, vendor blobs, formatter sweeps)
git-quick-stats (arzzen)
- Open-source bash CLI script — Linux and macOS
- Lives where developers live: the terminal
- Excellent for ad-hoc shell scripting and CI logs
- Reads your local git config directly
- Pipe-friendly text output
- Requires bash and a local git repo to run
- No charts — ASCII summaries only
- Windows support only via WSL or Git Bash
Feature comparison
| Feature | tools.voiddo/gitstats | git-quick-stats |
|---|---|---|
| Installation required | none | bash script install |
| OS support | any (browser) | Linux / Mac (WSL on Win) |
| Browser required | yes | no |
| CLI / terminal required | no | yes |
| Visual charts | ✓ | ASCII only |
| Export results | ✓ image / copy | terminal redirect only |
| Shareable URL | ✓ | ✗ terminal-only |
| Real-time filter updates | ✓ | re-run command |
| Setup time | seconds | script install + path |
| Commit history view | ✓ | ✓ |
| Author / contributor stats | ✓ honest metric | ✓ raw line counts |
| File-level stats | ✓ | ✓ |
| Language breakdown | ✓ | ✗ |
| Streak / activity tracking | ✓ | partial |
| Dark / light theme | ✓ | terminal theme |
| Privacy / data stays local | ✓ browser only | ✓ local CLI |
| Cost | free | free |
Comparison reflects publicly observable behavior as of 2026-05. Verdict: gitstats wins for teams, non-CLI users, and anyone who wants visual / shareable output. git-quick-stats wins for power users who live in the terminal and want a one-shot shell command.
FAQ
What is the difference between gitstats and git-quick-stats?
gitstats is a browser-based git analytics tool with visual charts. git-quick-stats is a bash CLI script (from arzzen/git-quick-stats) that prints text summaries in the terminal. gitstats needs no installation; git-quick-stats needs bash, a local repo, and the script installed.
Does gitstats work on Windows?
Yes — gitstats runs in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, and Linux. git-quick-stats is a bash script primarily tested on Linux and macOS; on Windows it works only under WSL or Git Bash.
Can I share gitstats results with my team?
Yes. gitstats produces a browser view that can be linked, exported, or screenshotted. git-quick-stats prints to the terminal — you would have to copy / paste the text or pipe it to a file to share.
Is gitstats free?
Yes, with no account required. An optional $9 one-time Pro license supports the studio building all 50 vøiddo tools, but every feature in gitstats is free.
Does gitstats see my private repo?
No data is uploaded to vøiddo. gitstats works against git data locally. git-quick-stats also reads only your local git history. Both keep repo contents private.
When should I still use git-quick-stats?
If you live in the terminal, want a one-shot shell command, or need scriptable text output for CI logs, git-quick-stats is fast and pipe-friendly. For visual review or sharing, gitstats is the better fit.
Try tools.voiddo/gitstats
Honest contribution stats for any git repo, in the browser. Visual charts, language breakdown, exportable.
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