GitHub Desktop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Version Control Systems

The best Version Control alternative to GitHub Desktop is GitHub, 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 Version Control Systems so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Version Control System alternatives to GitHub Desktop are SmartGit, GitKraken, Sourcetree and Fork.

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GitHub Desktop alternatives are mainly Version Control Systems, but if you're looking for Git Clients or Issue Tracking Systems 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. GitHub icon

    GitHub

     1743 likes

    Git hosting service offering version control, collaboration, and project management tools. Provides issue tracking, code review through pull requests, wikis, and deployment workflows.

    107 GitHub alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  2. SmartGit icon

    SmartGit

     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.

    76 SmartGit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    SmartGit vs GitHub Desktop Comments
    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 is Freemium and ProprietaryGitHub Desktop is Free and Open Source
    • SmartGit is CustomizableGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
  4. GitKraken icon

    GitKraken

     175 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.

    78 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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    Tower icon
    Tower

    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 ser...

    https://www.git-tower.com
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  7. Fork icon

    Fork

     86 likes

    A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows.

    57 Fork alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Fork screenshot 1
     
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    Fork vs GitHub Desktop Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Love the interactive rebase

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Fork is Paid and ProprietaryGitHub Desktop is Free and Open Source
    • Fork is Privacy focusedGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    63 Gittyup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Qt
    Gittyup screenshot 1
     
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    Gittyup vs GitHub Desktop Comments
    very_unfortunate
    Positive
    0

    Works well, many features, good interface

    • 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. Gitnuro icon

    Gitnuro

     19 likes

    A FOSS Git multiplatform client for newbies and pros.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  12. 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    RelaGit vs GitHub Desktop Comments
    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!

    • RelaGit is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
    • RelaGit is Privacy focusedGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
  13. 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.

    54 Git Extensions alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Version 3.0 Beta
     
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    Git Extensions vs GitHub Desktop Comments
    kubelsmieci
    Positive
    0

    Powerfull, fast, customizable, rich UI

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

    Tower

     61 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.

    68 Tower alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Tower screenshot 1
     
  15. GitButler icon

    GitButler

     10 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.

    26 GitButler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Screenshot from the repo, shows most available features.
     
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