GitHub Desktop Alternatives for Linux

GitHub Desktop is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is SmartGit, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to GitHub Desktop and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to GitHub Desktop are GitKraken, Gittyup, Gitnuro and RelaGit.

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GitHub Desktop alternatives are mainly Git Clients, but if you're looking for Version Control Systems or App Stores 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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Alternatives list

  1. SmartGit icon
     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
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about SmartGit as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    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.
    SmartGit icon
    SmartGit icon
    • Most users think SmartGit is a great GitHub Desktop alternative.

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

    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.

    73 GitKraken alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
     
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  3. Gittyup icon
     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 type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Qt
     
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    Comments about Gittyup as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    very_unfortunate
    Positive
    0

    Works well, many features, good interface

    Gittyup icon
    Gittyup icon
    • Gittyup is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
    • Gittyup is Privacy focusedGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
  4. Gitnuro icon
     18 likes

    A FOSS Git multiplatform client for newbies and pros.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  5. RelaGit icon
     13 likes

    The elegant solution to graphical version control.

    42 RelaGit alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about RelaGit as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    Juri
    Positive
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    I searched for a github desktop alternative for a long time. I think I found it, its the best Git GUI Client I've ever used!

    RelaGit icon
    RelaGit icon
    • RelaGit is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
    • RelaGit is Privacy focusedGitHub Desktop is not according to our users
  6. Github Store icon
     7 likes

    A free, open-source app store for GitHub releases — browse, discover, and install apps with one click. Powered by Kotlin and Compose Multiplatform for Android & Desktop.

    18 Github Store alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  7. GitAhead icon
     58 likes

    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.

    53 GitAhead alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. GitButler icon
     8 likes

    GitButler is a new Source Code Management system designed to manage your branches, record and backup your work, be your Git client, help with your code and much more. Our focus is everything after writing code in your editor and before sharing it on GitHub.

    23 GitButler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  9. gitg icon
     54 likes

    gitg is a git repository viewer targeting gtk+/GNOME. One of its main objectives is to provide a more unified user experience for git frontends across multiple desktops. It does this not be writing a cross-platform application, but by close collaboration with similar clients for...

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    Comments about gitg as an Alternative to GitHub Desktop
    pablobianchi
    Positive
    0

    Easy, stable and official from Gnome project.

    gitg icon
    gitg icon
    • Most users think gitg is a great GitHub Desktop alternative.

    • gitg is Free and Open SourceGitHub Desktop is also Free and Open Source
  10. Ungit icon
     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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