GitHub Desktop AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Code Reviews

The best Code Review alternative to GitHub Desktop is SmartGit, which is free. If that doesn't work for you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GitHub Desktop, but unfortunately only two of them are Code Reviews.

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GitHub Desktop alternatives are mainly Git Clients, but if you're looking for Version Control Systems or Code Reviews 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

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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.

    75 SmartGit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

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    A high-performance native Git client built for the full development lifecycle with a "review-first" mindset. Features LSP-powered code intelligence, hunk-level staging, and seamless PR workflows.

    9 Critiq alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Windows
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