SmartGit alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave SmartGit: dense interface with a learning curve, and free licence excludes enterprise hosting integrations. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces SmartGit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GitKraken Desktop currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best SmartGit alternative for most people
GitKraken DesktopAlso cross-platform, with a simpler visual interface that many find easier to learn.
Best SmartGit alternative for a free option
GitnuroFully free and open source on all platforms, including commercial use.
Best SmartGit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitKraken DesktopAlso cross-platform, with a simpler visual interface that many find easier to learn.
Best SmartGit alternative for open source
Git ColaA free, open-source cross-platform GUI for those who want something lighter.
Best SmartGit alternative for Mac
Sublime MergeLighter and faster on all three platforms, with a one-off licence.
Best SmartGit alternative for Windows
TowerA more polished interface for Mac and Windows users who do not need Linux.
Best SmartGit alternative for Linux
GitKraken DesktopAlso cross-platform, with a simpler visual interface that many find easier to learn.
SmartGit alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to SmartGit?
GitKraken Desktop ranks first right now. Also cross-platform, with a simpler visual interface that many find easier to learn. Sublime Merge and Tower follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to SmartGit?
Yes. GitKraken Desktop (free plan + paid), Gitnuro (open source) and Git Cola (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to SmartGit?
Yes: Gitnuro and Git Cola.
Which SmartGit alternatives work on Linux?
GitKraken Desktop, Sublime Merge, Gitnuro and Git Cola run on Linux.
Why do people switch from SmartGit?
The complaints we hear most: dense interface with a learning curve; free licence excludes enterprise hosting integrations; commercial use always needs a paid licence.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces SmartGit, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.