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Best Git GUI Clients in 2026

A Git GUI can make repository work visual, with different clients supporting different workflows. Compared on conflict editor and interactive rebase support, the entries can be assessed for how they handle changes.

  1. 01 GitButler

    GitButler suits developers who want to manage parallel or stacked Git branches and edit commits in a desktop client or CLI.

    From $5/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  2. 02 GitComet

    GitComet suits software teams and individuals looking for a local-first desktop Git workflow with familiar history and merge operations.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.6 Visit Specs
  3. 03 GitWand
    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux · API
    8.6 Visit Specs
  4. 04 GitHub CodeQL
    From $30/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.5 Visit Specs
  5. 05 Gitnuro

    Gitnuro suits newcomers and experienced users looking for a desktop Git client on Linux, macOS, or Windows.

    Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.5 Visit Specs
  6. 06 Git
    Free plan macOS
    8.3 Visit Specs
  7. 07 GitKraken Desktop
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  8. 08 SmartGit

    SmartGit suits developers who want a graphical client for Git workflows across Windows, macOS, or Linux.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.3 Visit Specs
  9. 09 Fork
    Free trial Windows · macOS
    8.2 Visit Specs
  10. 10 Git Cola

    Git Cola suits Git users who want a graphical workflow for repository operations, history, and interactive rebasing across Linux, macOS, or Windows.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.2 Visit Specs
  11. 11 GitAtomic
    From $17.99/mo Free trial Windows
    8.1 Visit Specs
  12. 12 Gitember

    Gitember suits developers who want a visual Git client across desktop platforms, including those who work offline with local repositories.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    8.1 Visit Specs
  13. 13 GitX
    Free plan macOS
    8.0 Visit Specs
  14. 14 Git Extensions
    Free plan Windows · Browser extension
    7.9 Visit Specs
  15. 15 Gitfox
    From €5/mo Free trial macOS
    7.9 Visit Specs
  16. 16 GitQlient

    GitQlient suits people who want an offline Git client with repository history, submodule support, and GitHub or GitLab integration.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.8 Visit Specs
  17. 17 GitFinder
    Free trial macOS
    7.7 Visit Specs
  18. 18 gitg
    Free plan Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  19. 19 Gittyup

    Gittyup suits developers who want a graphical history and staging workflow across Linux, macOS, or Windows.

    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  20. 20 GitVine
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  21. 21 Sublime Merge
    From $6.25/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.7 Visit Specs
  22. 22 GitUp
    Free plan macOS
    7.6 Visit Specs
  23. 23 Tower
    From $5.75/mo Free trial Windows · macOS
    7.6 Visit Specs
  24. 24 Working Copy

    Working Copy suits iOS users who need to edit and manage Git repositories away from a desktop, including offline commits and Shortcuts automation.

    Free plan iOS
    7.6 Visit Specs
  25. 25 platypusgit
    Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux
    7.5 Visit Specs
How this list is ordered. Specifiction scores each tool on how fully its maker documents it, whether its prices are published, where the research puts it, the platforms it runs on and whether it can be tried for free (how we rank). Makers can also buy a numbered place (how Specifiction is paid for).

Git LFS support and Git submodules are worth checking against your repositories, while offline mode and supported platforms help narrow compatibility. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost details to the comparison. SmartGit, GitKraken Desktop, and GitComet are among the included clients; Git Cola and GitButler are also listed. Match the stated capabilities to your projects and working habits to see which tools merit a closer look.

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