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Git vs Pigment

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Git

Developer Tools

A free and open source distributed version control system

From
Free
Free plan
Yes
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Pigment

Business Intelligence

Enterprise business planning platform for finance, sales and workforce modelling

From
On request
Free plan
No
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The short version

  • Git is a distributed version control system licensed under GPLv2; Pigment is a French-built planning platform.
  • Git is free; Pigment prices on request.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Git and Pigment actually diverge.

Attributes where Git and Pigment differ
AttributeGitPigment
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelOpen-sourceQuote
Free tierYesNo
CategoryDeveloper ToolsBusiness Intelligence

Identical on both: platforms (Web).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Git

Nothing recorded that Pigment does not also cover.

Only in Pigment

  • Dimensional modelling
  • Scenario planning
  • Data connectors
  • Application blocks
  • Reporting and boards
  • Access control
  • Audit trail
  • AI assistance

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Git

  • Maintaining complete code history for large projectsnot Pigment
  • Coordinating open source development globallynot Pigment
  • Enabling offline work with full repository historynot Pigment
  • Integrating with CI/CD and hosting servicesnot Pigment

Pigment

  • A finance team retiring a fragile Excel consolidation that no one can audit and only one person can runnot Git
  • Sales operations modelling quota, territory and headcount capacity against a revenue plan in the same system finance usesnot Git
  • A company that needs monthly re-forecasting fast enough to run scenarios live in the leadership meetingnot Git
  • Replacing an ageing Anaplan estate where the model has become unmaintainable and per-workspace costs have crept upnot Git

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Git

  • Git is a command line tool by design; graphical workflows and hosted collaboration depend entirely on third party GUIs and hosting services layered on top, per git-scm.com/about

Pigment

  • No pricing is published and the structure has three moving parts, platform fee, use-case fees and tiered seats, so two companies of the same size can pay very different amounts and neither can benchmark the other
  • Cost scales with planning processes rather than with company size, so a successful first deployment creates internal demand that directly increases the bill at renewal
  • It requires a modelling owner. Without a person who understands dimensional design, teams rebuild spreadsheet patterns in Pigment and inherit all the maintenance problems they were trying to escape
  • Implementation is partner-led and measured in months, so the payback horizon is long compared with lighter FP&A tools that a controller can configure alone
  • The connector library covers major systems well but the long tail is thinner than the incumbents, and industry-specific source systems often need a warehouse or a file drop in between

Pricing, plan by plan

Git

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Git review.

Pigment

On request
  • Pigment platformOn request
    • Platform fee plus per use-case fees
    • Licences tiered as editor, contributor and explorer
    • No free tier and no self-service signup

Which should you pick?

Choose Git if

  • You want to start without paying.
Git review

Choose Pigment if

  • You need dimensional modelling.
  • You also want scenario planning.
Pigment review

Questions people ask

Is Git or Pigment better?
Neither clearly leads. Git starts at Free and Pigment at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Git or Pigment?
Git has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Git and On request for Pigment.
Does Git or Pigment run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Git for free?
Yes. Git has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Pigment starts at On request.
What is Git best used for?
Git is most often used for maintaining complete code history for large projects, coordinating open source development globally, enabling offline work with full repository history, integrating with ci/cd and hosting services. Of those, maintaining complete code history for large projects and coordinating open source development globally are not what Pigment is typically brought in for.
What can Git do that Pigment cannot?
Pigment covers Dimensional modelling, Scenario planning, Data connectors, Application blocks.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Git: How much does Git cost?

Git is completely free and open-source software released under the GNU General Public License version 2.0 (GPLv2). There are no licensing costs for the core Git project.

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Pigment: Does Pigment publish prices?

No. Expect a quote combining a platform fee, fees per planning use case, and seat licences split into editor, contributor and explorer tiers.

Git: Can Git be used for commercial purposes?

Yes, Git can be freely used for commercial and non-commercial projects. The GPLv2 license guarantees freedom to use, modify, and distribute the software.

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Pigment: Is Pigment an alternative to Anaplan?

It is positioned directly against Anaplan and much of its customer base is migrating from it, mainly citing modelling readability and recalculation speed.

Pigment: Can we use it without consultants?

In practice most deployments use Pigment or a partner for the initial build. Ongoing model changes can be handled in-house once someone owns the modelling discipline.

Pigment: Where is data hosted?

Pigment is a European vendor with regional hosting options, which is often the deciding factor for EU buyers with data residency requirements.

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