SmartGit is a graphical Git client for Windows, macOS, and Linux, supporting work from repository cloning through deployment. It can clone from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. Tools include visual history, pull requests, conflict resolution, Git Flow, cherry-pick, Git LFS, interactive rebase, and drag-and-drop; it also supports large files, file locking, submodules, and offline work. Eligible users can register for a free license for personal, non-commercial use, while students and employees of public educational institutions and qualifying non-commercial projects have separate free-use options with eligibility requirements. The hobby license excludes enterprise integrations for self-hosted GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps features. Commercial licenses start at $5 per user per month, and perpetual licenses are also offered. A license can be used on up to five physical or virtual machines. Support is by email, usually on workdays from 9 AM to 5 PM CET/CEST; phone support is not offered.
Who it is for
SmartGit suits developers who want a visual client for Git repositories on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Its free options are aimed at eligible non-commercial users, students, educational employees, and qualifying projects.
What is good
- Supports the full Git workflow through deployment.
- Connects to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps.
- Includes visual history and conflict resolution.
- Works offline and supports Git LFS and submodules.
- One license covers up to five machines.
What to know first
- Hobby license excludes enterprise integrations.
- Free non-commercial use requires eligibility and registration.
- Commercial licenses start at $5 per user per month.
- Support is by email, not phone.
Verdict
SmartGit brings a broad set of Git workflow tools to three desktop platforms, with free options for eligible users and commercial licensing from $5 per user per month. Check whether self-hosted enterprise integrations are necessary before choosing the hobby license.
SmartGit plans and pricing
All plansCompared on git GUI clients
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- $5/user/mo
- Large-file support
- Yes
- File locking
- Yes
- Distributed version control
- Yes
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
