TortoiseGit Alternatives for Linux

TortoiseGit is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is SmartGit, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to TortoiseGit and loads of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to TortoiseGit are GitKraken, Gittyup, RelaGit and Gitnuro.

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TortoiseGit alternatives are mainly Git Clients, but if you're looking for Version Control Systems or Diff Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mac, Linux and Linux + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to TortoiseGit.
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  1. SmartGit icon
     364 likes

    SmartGit is a front-end for the distributed version control system Git and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. SmartGit is intended for developers who prefer a graphical user interface over a command line client, to be even more productive with Git.

    79 SmartGit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. GitKraken icon
     176 likes

    Millions of developers and teams around the world choose GitKraken Client to make Git more visual and accessible with an intuitive UI, the flexibility to switch between a GUI or a terminal, and a seamless experience across operating systems.

    81 GitKraken alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
     
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    GitKraken vs TortoiseGit Comments
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    Positive
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    Haven't integration with Nautilus, but is a very nice tool for manage git repositories with excellent interface, integration with GitHub, Bitbucket and more, very good for admin flow of git (branches, commits, 2+ remote repositories, a so on).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -4

    Missing features, like cherry pick, discard lines, blocks from staged files, etc...

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • GitKraken is Freemium and ProprietaryTortoiseGit is Free and Open Source
  3. RelaGit icon
     15 likes

    Modern graphical Git client featuring advanced tooling, support for GitHub, GitLab, Codeberg, detailed project popout views, dynamic workflow automation, and extensive theme customization for enhanced adaptability and user-driven workflow management.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Gitnuro icon
     19 likes

    A FOSS Git multiplatform client for newbies and pros.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  5. GitAhead icon
     59 likes

    GitAhead lets you filter results and performs advanced searches. It shows you exactly what you need to see and makes navigating through thousands of commits a piece of cake.

    58 GitAhead alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. GitWand icon
     11 likes

    Native Git client for macOS, Windows, and Linux featuring advanced merge conflict resolution with automated patterns, AI-powered pull request and commit message tools, visual diff and image diff viewing, hunk-level staging, integrated GitHub PR review, CLI, and VS Code extension.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
     
  7. Ziggity icon
     4 likes

    Ultra-fast Git terminal UI built in Zig offering line and hunk staging, interactive rebases, diff previews, DAG history, multi-selection, customizable themes, background fetch, and non-blocking operations for a streamlined, keyboard-first Git workflow.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Git
    • Homebrew
     
  8. GitButler icon
     11 likes

    GitButler is a new Source Code Management system designed to manage your branches, record and backup your work, be your Git client, help with your code and much more. Our focus is everything after writing code in your editor and before sharing it on GitHub.

    30 GitButler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  9. Sublime Merge icon
     30 likes

    Sublime Merge is a fast and intuitive git client built on the same performant platform as Sublime Text.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. gitg icon
     55 likes

    gitg is a git repository viewer targeting gtk+/GNOME. One of its main objectives is to provide a more unified user experience for git frontends across multiple desktops. It does this not be writing a cross-platform application, but by close collaboration with similar clients for...

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    • DragonFly BSD
     
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    gitg vs TortoiseGit Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Open source, fully featured, simple and intuitive, lightweight.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • gitg is Free and Open SourceTortoiseGit is also Free and Open Source
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