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The best alternative to GitHub Desktop is SmartGit, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GitHub Desktop and 13 are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to GitHub Desktop are Fork, Gittyup, Git Extensions and Ungit.

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  1. SmartGit icon

    SmartGit

     363 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.

    72 SmartGit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about SmartGit as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
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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.
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    • Most users think SmartGit is a great GitHub Desktop alternative.

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

    • SmartGit is the most popular free alternative to GitHub Desktop.

    • SmartGit is Freemium and ProprietaryGitHub Desktop is Free and Open Source
    • SmartGit is CustomizableGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
  2. Fork icon

    Fork

     85 likes

    A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows.

    53 Fork alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about Fork as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
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    Positive
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    Love the interactive rebase

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Fork is a great GitHub Desktop alternative.

    • Fork is the most popular commercial alternative to GitHub Desktop.

    • Fork is Paid and ProprietaryGitHub Desktop is Free and Open Source
    • Fork is Privacy focusedGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
  4. Gittyup icon

    Gittyup

     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)

    Application types

    Platforms

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

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    • 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
  5. Git Extensions icon

    Git Extensions

     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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about Git Extensions as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
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    Powerfull, fast, customizable, rich UI

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • 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
  6. Ungit icon

    Ungit

     18 likes

    Git GUI (WebUI).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

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

    • Ungit is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
  7. GitUp icon

    GitUp

     19 likes

    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 directly with the Git database on disk), to the way it works...

    53 GitUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. ForkHub icon

    ForkHub

     3 likes

    ForkHub is an open source GitHub client that started off as a fork of the official Android app from GitHub after they abandoned it, and has since seen lots of improvements. You can see a comprehensive list of changes in the change log: .

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
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  10. GitQlient icon

    GitQlient

     2 likes

    Multi-platform Git client written with Qt.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. Gitfox icon

    Gitfox

     2 likes

    The Git Client built for Productivity. Powerful Search, Image Diff, Reflog, Drag & Drop, Multiple Identities and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. GitFourchette icon

    GitFourchette

     2 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  13. Git-machete icon

    Git-machete

     2 likes

    Probably the sharpest git repository organizer & rebase/merge workflow automation tool you've ever seen.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
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  14. RepoZ icon

    RepoZ

     2 likes

    RepoZ - A lightweight git repository information aggregator for Windows and macOS with Windows Explorer- & CLI-enhancements

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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