GitHub Desktop AlternativesTop Version Control Systems & Git Clients like GitHub Desktop

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

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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about SmartGit as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
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    very complete, it has many more functions than github desktop, for example conflict solver and commit search. customizable and fast interface. definetly one of the best

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think SmartGit is a great GitHub Desktop alternative.

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

    • SmartGit is the most popular free alternative to GitHub Desktop.

    • SmartGit is Freemium and ProprietaryGitHub Desktop is Free and Open Source
    • SmartGit is CustomizableGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
  2. 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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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    • Most users think GitKraken is a great GitHub Desktop alternative.

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

    • GitKraken is Freemium and ProprietaryGitHub Desktop is Free and Open Source
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  6. Fork icon

    Fork

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    A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows.

    52 Fork alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Fork as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
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    Love the interactive rebase

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Fork is a great GitHub Desktop alternative.

    • Fork is the most popular commercial alternative to GitHub Desktop.

    • Fork is Paid and ProprietaryGitHub Desktop is Free and Open Source
    • Fork is Privacy focusedGitHub Desktop 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.

    60 Gittyup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Qt
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    Comments about Gittyup as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
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    Works well, many features, good interface

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

    • Gittyup is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
    • Gittyup is Privacy focusedGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
  11. RelaGit icon

    RelaGit

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    The elegant solution to graphical version control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about RelaGit as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
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    I searched for a github desktop alternative for a long time. I think I found it, its the best Git GUI Client I've ever used!

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    • RelaGit is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
    • RelaGit is Privacy focusedGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
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    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.

    51 Git Extensions alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Git Extensions as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    kubelsmieci
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    Powerfull, fast, customizable, rich UI

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Git Extensions is a great GitHub Desktop alternative.

    • Git Extensions is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
  13. Tower icon

    Tower

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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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    LabNex

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Dashboard
    Activities
    Settings
     

    • LabNex is the most popular Android alternative to GitHub Desktop.

    • LabNex is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
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