Alternatives
Best SmartGit alternatives in 2026
SmartGit is cross-platform Git client for Windows, macOS and Linux. These 9 alternatives come from the same rankings, ordered by editorial score. Connected products carry a small, disclosed lift.
Ranked alternatives
- 1
GitHub Desktop
Is open source. The simplest free client here, MIT-licensed and built for GitHub repositories. Linux has no official build, and advanced Git operations may still need the command line.
Best for GitHub users who want a simple free client
macOSWindowsFree and open sourceOpen source
- 2
Lazygit
Is open source. A free, MIT-licensed terminal interface that covers staging hunks, interactive rebase, cherry-picking and bisect. It has no graphical window, so newcomers face a learning curve.
Best for Terminal users who want a visual layer over Git
LinuxmacOSWindowsCommand lineFree and open sourceOpen source
- 3
GitKraken Desktop
A visual client for Linux, Mac and Windows that stays free for local and public repositories. Private repository access needs the paid Pro plan, and team plans are priced per seat.
Best for Visual Git on Linux, Mac and Windows
LinuxmacOSWindowsFree plan, paid upgrades
- 4
GitUI
Is open source. MIT-licensed terminal UI for Git, written in Rust, with a graphical-style workflow in a terminal. It is free and fast, and it ranks just below lazygit here, with a speed benchmark the author published.
Best for Fast Git work in a terminal window
WindowsmacOSLinuxCommand lineFree and open sourceOpen source
- 5
Sublime Merge
A dedicated Git client with line-by-line staging and commit editing on Mac, Windows and Linux. A license is needed for continued use, and business use is billed per user each year.
Best for Sublime Text users who want line-level staging
macOSWindowsLinuxPaid
- 6
Sourcetree
A free visual client for Windows and Mac with branch diagrams and Mercurial support. It has no Linux version, and its best fit is teams that already use Atlassian tools.
Best for Windows and Mac teams on Atlassian tools
WindowsmacOSFree
- 7
Tower
A polished visual client for Mac and Windows with a 30-day trial and no free plan. Paid plans start at $69 per user a year for individuals, which costs more than the free clients above.
Best for Mac and Windows developers and designers
macOSWindowsSubscription
- 8
Fork
A Git client for Mac and Windows listed at $59.99 for each platform, with a free evaluation. It has no free tier and no Linux version, so it ranks below the free clients.
Best for Mac and Windows users who want a paid client
macOSWindowsPaid
- 9
Tig
Is open source. GPL-2.0 ncurses interface for browsing Git history, staging by chunk and acting as a pager for Git output. It is light and free, but text-only, so it suits terminal users who need quick history views rather than a full client.
Best for Quick history browsing and chunk staging in a terminal
Command lineFree and open sourceOpen source
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Open-source alternatives to SmartGit
About SmartGit alternatives
- What is the best alternative to SmartGit?
- On listme.name the highest-scored alternative is GitHub Desktop, followed by Lazygit. The right choice depends on price, platform and whether you need open source.
- Is there a free alternative to SmartGit?
- Yes. Free options include GitHub Desktop, Lazygit, GitKraken Desktop.
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