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   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.

   84 SmartGit alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Version Control
   • Git Client

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by Guest · Sep 8, 2020

   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

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   • 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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   GitDesktop

    13 likes

   Free, open-source, cross-platform Git client supports native full Git workflows, multi-provider pull requests, integrated code reviews, issue and release management, Jira Cloud, opt-in AI commit review tools, agentic workflows, strong local privacy, and advanced recovery features.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application type

   • Git Client

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   • United States

   

   

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   Positive comment by theBGuy · Aug 4, 2026

   I like that GitDesktop includes the full development workflow instead of having to go to GitHub to handle pull requests, issues, and discussions

   Positive comment by mfmott · Aug 4, 2026

   I like the built in support for GitLab and Bitbucket, it also has a lot of the git operations I used to do through the cli which is nice

   Positive comment by gitterdone · Aug 7, 2026

   I like that I can use my local ollama in all the different surfaces, examples are creating/renaming branches, drafting issues, and pr descriptions.

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   • GitDesktop is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
   • GitDesktop is a Git Client GitHub Desktop is a Version Control System
   • GitDesktop is Privacy focusedGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
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   Critiq

    3 likes

   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.

   Cost / License

   • Paid
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Version Control
   • Git Client

   Origin

   • Denmark
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Linux

   • Denmark
   • EU

   

   

   

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