GitUp AlternativesVersion Control Systems & Git Clients like GitUp

GitUp is described as 'Bet to invent a new Git interaction model that lets engineers of all levels work quickly, safely, and without headaches. It's unlike any other Git client out there from the way it’s built (it interacts directly with the Git database on disk), to the way it works' and is a Version Control system in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to GitUp for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and Flathub apps. The best GitUp alternative is SmartGit, which is free. Other great apps like GitUp are GitHub Desktop, Sourcetree, GitKraken and TortoiseGit.

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GitUp is a bet to invent a new Git interaction model that lets engineers of all levels work quickly, safely, and without headaches. It's unlike any other Git client out there from the way it’s built (it interacts...

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  1. SmartGit icon
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    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.

    68 SmartGit alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Conflict resolver
    2.  Interactive Rebase
    3.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    4.  Git-flow integration
    5.  Indexed search
    6.  Git Support
    7.  Merge code
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  File Versioning
    10.  Hg hosting
    11.  Document Merging
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    SmartGit VS GitUp

    Is SmartGit a good alternative to GitUp?
     

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

    • SmartGit is the most popular free alternative to GitUp.

    • SmartGit is Freemium and ProprietaryGitUp is Free and Open Source
    • SmartGit is LightweightGitUp is not according to our users
  2. GitHub Desktop icon
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    GitHub Desktop

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    GitHub Desktop is a native Git client for Mac OS X and Windows with a graphical user interface.

    61 GitHub Desktop alternatives
    On Windows

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Git Support
    3.  File Versioning
    4.  Electron based
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    GitHub Desktop VS GitUp

    Is GitHub Desktop a good alternative to GitUp?
     

    • GitHub Desktop is the most popular Open Source alternative to GitUp.

    • GitHub Desktop is Free and Open SourceGitUp is also Free and Open Source
    • GitHub Desktop is LightweightGitUp is not according to our users
  4. Sourcetree icon
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    Sourcetree

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

    65 Sourcetree alternatives
    Sourcetree screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Sourcetree screenshot 1
    Git-flow and Hg-flow out of the box
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    Properties

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Ad-free

    Features

    1.  Works with public and private repos
    2.  Git-flow integration
    3.  Git Support
    4.  Bitbucket Integration
    5.  3 way merge
    6.  Merge code
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Syntax Highlighting
    9.  File Versioning
    10.  Mercurial support
    11.  GitHub Integration
    12.  Hg hosting
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    Sourcetree VS GitUp

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  5. GitKraken icon
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    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.

    69 GitKraken alternatives
    GitKraken screenshot 1

    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
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

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

    GitKraken VS GitUp

    Is GitKraken a good alternative to GitUp?
     

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

    • GitKraken is Freemium and ProprietaryGitUp is Free and Open Source
    • GitKraken is LightweightGitUp is not according to our users
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    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.

    69 TortoiseGit alternatives
    (Configurable) Context menu

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Tailored context menu for (ignored) .patch files
    Drag'n'drop context menu
    +9
    Overlay icons in explorer indicating the status of files and folders

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Git Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Shell integration
    4.  Document Merging
    TortoiseGit iconGitUp Icon

    TortoiseGit VS GitUp

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  7. Gittyup icon
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    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
    Gittyup screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Git Support
    3.  File Versioning
    4.  Real time collaboration
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    Gittyup iconGitUp Icon

    Gittyup VS GitUp

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  9. Gitnuro icon
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    Gitnuro

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    A FOSS Git multiplatform client for newbies and pros.

    25 Gitnuro alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Git Support
    3.  Multiplatform
    4.  File Versioning
    5.  Portable
    Gitnuro iconGitUp Icon

    Gitnuro VS GitUp

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  10. GitAhead icon
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    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
    Main window

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    GitAhead Features

    1.  Git Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    Diff view
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    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.

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    GitAhead VS GitUp

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  11. Git Extensions icon
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    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.

    51 Git Extensions alternatives
    Version 3.0 Beta

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    .gitignore pattern preview
    The full commit history can be browsed. There is a graph that shows branches.
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    There is a single file history viewer that shows all revisions of a single file and the changes.

    Git Extensions Features

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

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  12. Sublime Merge icon
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    Sublime Merge

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

    61 Sublime Merge alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Sublime Merge Features

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

    Sublime Merge VS GitUp

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  13. Retcon icon
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    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
    Composing a commit

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Editing a commit
    Viewing a commit

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Portable
    4.  Git Support
    5.  File Versioning
    6.  Interactive Rebase
    7.  Drag and Drop
    8.  Unlimited undo
    Retcon iconGitUp Icon

    Retcon VS GitUp

    Is Retcon a good alternative to GitUp?
     

    • Retcon is the most popular commercial alternative to GitUp.

    • Retcon is Paid and ProprietaryGitUp is Free and Open Source
    • Retcon is Privacy focusedGitUp is not according to our users
  14. Tower icon
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    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.

    61 Tower alternatives
    Tower's Commit History

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Tower's unique Conflict Wizard
    The Working Copy
    +1
    Pull Requests in Tower

    Top Tower Features

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

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