GitAhead AlternativesVersion Control Systems & Git Clients like GitAhead

GitAhead is described as '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' and is a popular Version Control system in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GitAhead for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and F-Droid apps. The best GitAhead alternative is SmartGit, which is free. Other great apps like GitAhead are GitHub Desktop, Sourcetree, GitKraken and Fork.

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GitAhead alternatives page was last updated Apr 15, 2025
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  1. SmartGit icon

    SmartGit

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    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.

    71 SmartGit alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    SmartGit screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Conflict resolver
    2.  Interactive Rebase
    3.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    4.  Git-flow integration
    5.  Indexed search
    6. Git icon  Git Support
    7.  Merge code
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Hg hosting

    SmartGit VS GitAhead

     

    • SmartGit is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GitAhead.

    • SmartGit is the most popular free alternative to GitAhead.

    • SmartGit is Freemium and ProprietaryGitAhead is Free and Open Source
    • SmartGit is LightweightGitAhead is not according to our users
  2. GitHub Desktop icon

    GitHub Desktop

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    GitHub Desktop is a native Git client for Mac OS X and Windows with a graphical user interface.

    64 GitHub Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    On Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  File Versioning
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Electron based

    GitHub Desktop VS GitAhead

     

    • GitHub Desktop is the most popular Open Source alternative to GitAhead.

    • GitHub Desktop is Free and Open SourceGitAhead is also Free and Open Source
    • GitHub Desktop is LightweightGitAhead is not according to our users
  4. Sourcetree icon

    Sourcetree

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    A powerful Mac and Windows client for Mercurial and Git distributed version control systems.

    68 Sourcetree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Sourcetree screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works with public and private repos
    2.  Git-flow integration
    3. Git icon  Git Support
    4. Bitbucket icon  Bitbucket Integration
    5.  3 way merge
    6.  Merge code
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Mercurial support

    Sourcetree VS GitAhead

     
  5. GitKraken icon

    GitKraken

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    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.

    72 GitKraken alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    GitKraken screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6. Git icon  Git Support
    7.  Tree view
    8.  GUI Designer
    9.  Git-flow integration
    10. Bitbucket icon  Bitbucket Integration
    11.  Interactive Rebase

    GitKraken VS GitAhead

     

    • GitKraken is the most popular Web-based alternative to GitAhead.

    • GitKraken is Freemium and ProprietaryGitAhead is Free and Open Source
    • GitKraken is LightweightGitAhead is not according to our users
  6. Fork icon

    Fork

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    A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows.

    50 Fork alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Fork screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Conflict resolver
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Tree view
    4.  Support for staging
    5.  Native application
    6.  Git-flow integration
    7.  Interactive Rebase
    8. Git icon  Git Support
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Command line interface

    Fork VS GitAhead

     

    • Fork is the most popular commercial alternative to GitAhead.

    • Fork is Paid and ProprietaryGitAhead is Free and Open Source
    • Fork is LightweightGitAhead is not according to our users
  7. Gittyup icon

    Gittyup

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    Gittyup is a graphical Git client designed to help you understand and manage your source code history. Gittyup is a continuation of the GitAhead client.

    59 Gittyup alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Qt
    Gittyup screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  File Versioning
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Works Offline

    Gittyup VS GitAhead

     
    Comments about Gittyup as an Alternative to GitAhead
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    Positive •Dec 31, 2021
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    Gittyup is a fork of GitAhead. Now that GitAhead is discontinued, Gittyup is the most similar alternative.

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 26, 2022
    0

    Because it is a fork of GitAhead, and it gets still updates.

    GitAhead Icon
    Gittyup icon

    • Almost everyone thinks Gittyup is a great GitAhead alternative.

    • Gittyup is Free and Open SourceGitAhead is also Free and Open Source
    • Gittyup is Privacy focused and LightweightGitAhead is not according to our users
  9. TortoiseGit icon

    TortoiseGit

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    TortoiseGit is a Windows Shell Interface to Git and based on TortoiseSVN. It's open source and can fully be build with freely available software.

    72 TortoiseGit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    (Configurable) Context menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Shell integration
    4.  Document Merging

    TortoiseGit VS GitAhead

     
  10. Gitnuro icon

    Gitnuro

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    A FOSS Git multiplatform client for newbies and pros.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Gitnuro screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Multiplatform
    2.  Dark Mode
    3. Git icon  Git Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  File Versioning
    6.  Portable
    7.  No registration required
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Works Offline

    Gitnuro VS GitAhead

     
  11. Git Extensions icon

    Git Extensions

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    Git Extensions is a standalone UI tool for managing git repositories. It also integrates with Windows Explorer and Microsoft Visual Studio (2010/2012/2013/2015/2017). Linux is supported by 2.51 version with some issues.

    50 Git Extensions alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Version 3.0 Beta

    Git Extensions Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Tree view
    4. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    5.  Shell integration
    6.  Plugin API

    Git Extensions VS GitAhead

     
  12. Sublime Merge icon

    Sublime Merge

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

    63 Sublime Merge alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Sublime Merge screenshot 1

    Sublime Merge Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Git-flow integration
    3.  Diff detection
    4.  Merge code
    5. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration

    Sublime Merge VS GitAhead

     
  13. LabNex icon

    LabNex

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    LabNex is an open-source Android app designed for managing GitLab instances.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Dashboard
    Activities
    Settings

    LabNex Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Multiple Account support
    5.  Built-in code editor
    6. GitLab icon  Gitlab integration
    7. Git icon  Git integration
    8.  Built-in File Manager
    9.  Material design

    LabNex VS GitAhead

     

    • LabNex is the most popular Android alternative to GitAhead.

    • LabNex is Free and Open SourceGitAhead is also Free and Open Source
  14. Retcon icon

    Retcon

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    The native macOS app for effortlessly rewriting Git history. Move and squash commits with drag-and-drop, undo any mistake with cmd+Z, and get crystal-clear context at every step.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Composing a commit

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Interactive Rebase
    10.  Unlimited undo
    11.  Drag and Drop

    Retcon VS GitAhead

     
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