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The best Git Client alternative to GitHub Desktop is SmartGit, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GitHub Desktop and many of them are Git Clients so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Git Client alternatives to GitHub Desktop are GitKraken, Sourcetree, Fork and Gittyup.

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GitHub Desktop 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 Linux, Android and Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to GitHub Desktop.
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  1. SmartGit icon

    SmartGit

     363 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.

    73 SmartGit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about SmartGit as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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.
    SmartGit icon
    SmartGit icon
    • 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

     174 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.

    74 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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  6. Fork icon

    Fork

     85 likes

    A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows.

    54 Fork alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Fork as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Love the interactive rebase

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Fork icon
    Fork icon
    • 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

     35 likes

    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.

    62 Gittyup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Qt
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    Comments about Gittyup as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    very_unfortunate
    Positive
    0

    Works well, many features, good interface

    Gittyup icon
    Gittyup icon
    • 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

     14 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.

    43 RelaGit alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about RelaGit as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    Juri
    Positive
    0

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

    Git Extensions

     77 likes

    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.

    53 Git Extensions alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Version 3.0 Beta
     
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    Comments about Git Extensions as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    kubelsmieci
    Positive
    0

    Powerfull, fast, customizable, rich UI

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Git Extensions icon
    • Git Extensions is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
  13. Tower icon

    Tower

     60 likes

    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.

    67 Tower alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  15. LabNex icon

    LabNex

     9 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Dashboard
     
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