GitHub Desktop Alternatives

GitHub Desktop is described as 'Native Git client for Mac OS X and Windows with a graphical user interface' and is a very popular Version Control system in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to GitHub Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and F-Droid apps. The best GitHub Desktop alternative is SmartGit, which is free. Other great apps like GitHub Desktop are GitKraken, Sourcetree, Fork and Gittyup.

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GitHub Desktop alternatives are mainly Git Clients, but if you're looking for Version Control Systems or Issue Tracking Systems 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. Vershd icon
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    Effortless Git GUI. Designed from the ground up to prevent errors, accidental deletions, and having to write all of this morning's code. Again.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Electron / Atom Shell
     
  2. git-webui icon
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    A standalone local web based user interface for git repositories

    It comes with history and tree browsing. You may also use it to commit as it comes with an UI to review local changes and the ability to stage / unstage code.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Node.JS
     
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  3. gitin icon
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    gitin is a minimalist tool that lets you explore a git repository from the command line. You can search from commits, inspect individual files and changes in the commits. It is an alternative and interactive way to explore the commit history.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  4. SnailGit icon
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    SnailGit is a TortoiseGit-like Git client, implemented as a Finder extension.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. Giggle icon
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    Giggle is a graphical frontend for the git content tracker (think of gitk on GTK+).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  6. Git Glint icon
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    Glint is a graphical user interface for Git with heaps of functionality packed into an intuitive and friendly interface. Both powerful and easy-to-use, Glint lets you break free from the command line and manage your repositories in an easier, more visual way.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. GitX icon
     17 likes

    GitX is an OS X (MacOS) native graphical client for the git version control system.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Gitify icon
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    GitHub notifications on your menu bar. Available on macOS, Windows & Linux.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  9. Guitar icon
     6 likes

    Git GUI Client. Open Source, Free Software (GPL v2). Run on Windows, macOS and Linux. Written in C++. Powered by Qt 5.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Qt
     
  10. Gity icon
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    Gity is a nice GUI interface for a lot of the most common git commands. It also provides a diff view to see changes in the working tree, changes in the index (stage), and others. Gity simplifies using git in general. You wont leave home without it.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Aurees icon
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    Aurees Git Client is easy, fast and productive Git client for Windows, Mac and Linux. It is a fully Free, comes bundled with an attractive interface and powerful editable Diff for helping users manage Git repositories with minimal effort.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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