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

The best open source alternative to GitHub Desktop is Gittyup. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GitHub Desktop and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to GitHub Desktop are TortoiseGit, Gitnuro, RelaGit and Git Extensions.

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

    61 Gittyup alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

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

    GitHub Desktop Icon
    Gittyup icon
    • 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
  2. RelaGit icon
     13 likes

    The elegant solution to graphical version control.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

    GitHub Desktop Icon
    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
  3. Git Extensions icon
     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.

    52 Git Extensions alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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.
    GitHub Desktop Icon
    Git Extensions icon
    • 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
  4. Github Store icon
     7 likes

    A free, open-source app store for GitHub releases — browse, discover, and install apps with one click. Powered by Kotlin and Compose Multiplatform for Android & Desktop.

    18 Github Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
    • Github Store is the most popular Android alternative to GitHub Desktop.

    • Github Store is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
  5. LabNex icon
     9 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  6. GitAhead icon
     58 likes

    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.

    53 GitAhead alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. GitButler icon
     8 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.

    23 GitButler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  8. gitg icon
     54 likes

    gitg is a git repository viewer targeting gtk+/GNOME. One of its main objectives is to provide a more unified user experience for git frontends across multiple desktops. It does this not be writing a cross-platform application, but by close collaboration with similar clients for...

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about gitg as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    pablobianchi
    Positive
    0

    Easy, stable and official from Gnome project.

    GitHub Desktop Icon
    gitg icon
    • Most users think gitg is a great GitHub Desktop alternative.

    • gitg is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
  9. Ungit icon
     18 likes

    Git GUI (WebUI).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    • Atom
    • Brackets
     
    • Ungit is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to GitHub Desktop.

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