Git Extensions AlternativesVersion Control Systems & Git Clients like Git Extensions

Git Extensions is described as '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' and is a popular Version Control system in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Git Extensions for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Flathub apps. The best Git Extensions alternative is GitHub Desktop, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Git Extensions are SmartGit, Sourcetree, GitKraken and Gittyup.

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

    67 GitHub Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • GitHub Desktop is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Git Extensions.

    • GitHub Desktop is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Git Extensions.

    • GitHub Desktop is Free and Open SourceGit Extensions is also Free and Open Source
    • GitHub Desktop is LightweightGit Extensions is not according to our users
  2. SmartGit icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Some users think SmartGit is a great Git Extensions alternative, some don't.

    • SmartGit is the most popular Linux alternative to Git Extensions.

    • SmartGit is Freemium and ProprietaryGit Extensions is Free and Open Source
    • SmartGit is Lightweight and CustomizableGit Extensions is not according to our users
  3. Sourcetree icon
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    A powerful Mac and Windows client for Mercurial and Git distributed version control systems.

    68 Sourcetree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Sourcetree as an Alternative to Git Extensions
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    Positive
    -5

    It's explicit, fast, friendly and have a great GUI.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Sourcetree is Free and ProprietaryGit Extensions is Free and Open Source
    • Sourcetree is LightweightGit Extensions is not according to our users
  4. GitKraken icon
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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
     
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    Comments about GitKraken as an Alternative to Git Extensions
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    Negative
    2

    Cannot cherry pick lines, cannot sign commit, cannot search in files, etc.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think GitKraken is a great Git Extensions alternative, some don't.

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

    • GitKraken is Freemium and ProprietaryGit Extensions is Free and Open Source
    • GitKraken is LightweightGit Extensions is not according to our users
  5. Fork icon
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    A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows.

    52 Fork alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Fork is the most popular commercial alternative to Git Extensions.

    • Fork is Paid and ProprietaryGit Extensions is Free and Open Source
    • Fork is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGit Extensions is not according to our users
  6. GitAhead icon
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    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.

    52 GitAhead alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Tower icon
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    Native desktop Git client for macOS and Windows offering GUI access to full Git functionality including Pull Requests, Interactive Rebase, Image Diffing, Undo, Quick Actions, and seamless integration with leading code hosting services and external diff tools.

    65 Tower alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Sublime Merge icon
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    Sublime Merge is a fast and intuitive git client built on the same performant platform as Sublime Text.

    64 Sublime Merge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Sublime Merge as an Alternative to Git Extensions
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    Negative
    0

    This is a merge tool. Git Extensions is a Git GUI. You could use these tools side-by-side; as far as I know, they don't even have any overlap in usage.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Sublime Merge is Freemium and ProprietaryGit Extensions is Free and Open Source
  9. GitButler icon
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    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.

    23 GitButler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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