Git clients
Alternatives to SmartGit
SmartGit is a cross-platform client covering Git from cloning through deployment. It provides visual history, conflict resolution, pull requests, Git Flow, LFS, cherry-pick, drag-and-drop, and an approach to submodules. Repositories can come from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps, and the application runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Eligible personal, non-commercial users can register for free, while commercial licenses start at $5 per user per month or use perpetual licensing. The free hobby license excludes enterprise integrations.
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GitKraken Desktop Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux8.7 Visit Specs - 02 Fork From $59/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · Self-hosted8.7 Visit Specs
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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 · Linux8.4 Visit Specs - 04
Gitnuro Gitnuro suits newcomers and experienced users looking for a desktop Git client on Linux, macOS, or Windows.
Free plan Open source Windows · macOS · Linux8.4 Visit Specs - 05 Git Free plan macOS8.3 Visit Specs
- 06 Tower From $5.75/mo Free trial Windows · macOS8.3 Visit Specs
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Anchorpoint It suits creative project teams that need Git-based version control, asset reviews, and file locking.
From €20/mo Free plan Windows · macOS · API · Self-hosted8.3 Visit Specs - 08 Sourcetree
Sourcetree suits Git or Mercurial users who prefer a graphical workflow, from beginners to advanced users.
Free plan Windows · macOS8.1 Visit Specs - 09 Sublime Merge From $6.25/mo Free trial Windows · macOS · Linux8.0 Visit Specs
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GitHub CodeQL From $30/mo Free plan Web · Windows · macOS · Linux8.0 Visit Specs - 11 TortoiseGit Free plan Windows7.9 Visit Specs
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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 · Linux7.9 Visit Specs - 13 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 iOS7.9 Visit Specs - 14 gitg Free plan Linux7.8 Visit Specs
- 15 SourceGit Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux7.8 Visit Specs
- 16 Kommit Free plan Linux7.7 Visit Specs
- 17 Gitfox From €5/mo Free trial macOS7.6 Visit Specs
- 18 Git Extensions Free plan Windows · Browser extension7.5 Visit Specs
- 19 GitAhead Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux7.5 Visit Specs
- 20 GitUp Free plan macOS7.4 Visit Specs
- 21 Glint Free plan Windows · macOS · Linux7.3 Visit Specs
- 22 Ungit Web · Windows · macOS · Linux7.2 Visit Specs
- 23 GitFinder Free trial macOS7.1 Visit Specs
Choosing instead of SmartGit
Readers may switch for a free client, iOS support, different branch workflows, or more specialized comparison and automation tools. Compare each option's platforms, repository and forge connections, merge and history handling, and licensing. SmartGit offers broad workflow coverage, but its commercial pricing and enterprise-integration boundary may not fit every individual or organization. A suitable replacement depends on whether you need desktop coverage, mobile work, self-hosted services, parallel branches, image diffs, AI assistance, or a completely free license.