GITK AlternativesVersion Control Systems & Git Clients like GITK

GITK is described as 'Displays changes in a repository or a selected set of commits. This includes visualizing the commit graph, showing information related to each commit, and the files in the trees of each revision' and is a Version Control system in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GITK for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and F-Droid apps. The best GITK alternative is SmartGit, which is free. Other great apps like GITK are Sourcetree, GitKraken, Fork and TortoiseGit.

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Displays changes in a repository or a selected set of commits. This includes visualizing the commit graph, showing information related to each commit, and the files in the trees of each revision.

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GITK alternatives page was last updated Dec 4, 2024
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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.

    71 SmartGit alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    SmartGit screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Conflict resolver
    2.  Interactive Rebase
    3.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    4.  Git-flow integration
    5.  Indexed search
    6. Git icon  Git Support
    7.  Merge code
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Hg hosting

    SmartGit VS GITK

     

    • SmartGit is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to GITK.

    • SmartGit is the most popular free alternative to GITK.

    • SmartGit is Freemium and ProprietaryGITK is Free and Open Source
    • SmartGit is LightweightGITK is not according to our users
  2. Sourcetree icon

    Sourcetree

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    A powerful Mac and Windows client for Mercurial and Git distributed version control systems.

    68 Sourcetree alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Sourcetree screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Works with public and private repos
    2.  Git-flow integration
    3. Git icon  Git Support
    4. Bitbucket icon  Bitbucket Integration
    5.  3 way merge
    6.  Merge code
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Syntax Highlighting
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Mercurial support

    Sourcetree VS GITK

     
  4. GitKraken icon

    GitKraken

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    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.

    72 GitKraken alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    GitKraken screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6. Git icon  Git Support
    7.  Tree view
    8.  GUI Designer
    9.  Git-flow integration
    10. Bitbucket icon  Bitbucket Integration
    11.  Interactive Rebase

    GitKraken VS GITK

     

    • GitKraken is the most popular Web-based alternative to GITK.

    • GitKraken is Freemium and ProprietaryGITK is Free and Open Source
    • GitKraken is LightweightGITK is not according to our users
  5. Fork icon

    Fork

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    A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows.

    51 Fork alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Fork screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Conflict resolver
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Tree view
    4.  Support for staging
    5.  Native application
    6.  Git-flow integration
    7.  Interactive Rebase
    8. Git icon  Git Support
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Command line interface

    Fork VS GITK

     

    • Fork is the most popular commercial alternative to GITK.

    • Fork is Paid and ProprietaryGITK is Free and Open Source
    • Fork is LightweightGITK is not according to our users
  6. TortoiseGit icon

    TortoiseGit

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    TortoiseGit is a Windows Shell Interface to Git and based on TortoiseSVN. It's open source and can fully be build with freely available software.

    72 TortoiseGit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    (Configurable) Context menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Shell integration
    4.  Document Merging

    TortoiseGit VS GITK

     

    • TortoiseGit is the most popular Open Source alternative to GITK.

    • TortoiseGit is Free and Open SourceGITK is also Free and Open Source
    • TortoiseGit is LightweightGITK is not according to our users
  7. Gittyup icon

    Gittyup

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    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.

    59 Gittyup alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Qt
    Gittyup screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  File Versioning
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Works Offline

    Gittyup VS GITK

     
  9. Git Extensions icon

    Git Extensions

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    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.

    50 Git Extensions alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Version 3.0 Beta

    Git Extensions Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Tree view
    4. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    5.  Shell integration
    6.  Plugin API

    Git Extensions VS GITK

     
  10. GitAhead icon

    GitAhead

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    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.

    51 GitAhead alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Main window
    Discontinued

    No longer under active development, per info in repo at https://github.com/gitahead/gitahead#please-note but there's a fork called Gittyup icon Gittyup that you can try.

    Properties

    1.  Optimal performance
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Dark Mode

    GitAhead VS GITK

     
  11. Retcon icon

    Retcon

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    The native macOS app for effortlessly rewriting Git history. Move and squash commits with drag-and-drop, undo any mistake with cmd+Z, and get crystal-clear context at every step.

    41 Retcon alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Composing a commit

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  Command line interface
    4.  Portable
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  File Versioning
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Interactive Rebase
    10.  Unlimited undo
    11.  Drag and Drop

    Retcon VS GITK

     
  12. Sublime Merge icon

    Sublime Merge

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    Sublime Merge is a fast and intuitive git client built on the same performant platform as Sublime Text.

    63 Sublime Merge alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Sublime Merge screenshot 1

    Sublime Merge Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Git-flow integration
    3.  Diff detection
    4.  Merge code
    5. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration

    Sublime Merge VS GITK

     
  13. Tower icon

    Tower

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    Tower is a native desktop Git client for both macOS and Windows. The app gives developers, designers, and non-technical people easy access to the full power of Git with features such as Pull Requests, Interactive Rebase, Image Diffing, Quick Actions, Undo and much more.

    64 Tower alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Tower's Commit History

    Top Tower Features

    1. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Pull requests
    5. Git icon  Git Support
    6.  Interactive Rebase
    7.  Git-flow integration
    8.  User Profiles
    9.  Rebase merging
    10. Azure DevOps icon  Azure DevOps integration
    11.  Native application
    12.  Git LFS 2.0 support

    Tower VS GITK

     
  14. GitFourchette icon

    GitFourchette

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    Explore your repos easily. Craft commits intuitively. GitFourchette will become your new home to get work done in your Git repositories.

    55 GitFourchette alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    GitFourchette screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  File Versioning
    3. Git icon  Git Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  QT Based
    7. Git icon  Git integration

    GitFourchette VS GITK

     
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