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Best Git clients in 2026

  1. 1

    Gitnuro

    Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindows

    Gitnuro covers common repository operations as well as detailed change review, with builds for three desktop platforms.

    8.7 Free plan Visit site
  2. 2

    GitKraken Desktop

    by GitKraken Desktop
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.6 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Sourcetree

    Free plan MacWindows

    Sourcetree provides a free desktop interface for common Git and Mercurial repository work, with staging controls and several hosting integrations.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  4. 4

    SmartGit

    by SmartGit
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    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.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo Visit site
  5. 5

    GitButler

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    GitButler offers branch, commit, and snapshot tools in a free standalone client, with AI provider and forge choices.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
  6. 6

    Git

    by Git
    Free plan Mac

    Choose Git if you need free, open-source distributed version control for a project of any stated size, with self-hosting and extensive learning materials.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  7. 7

    TortoiseGit

    Free plan Windows

    TortoiseGit adds Explorer-based access to common Git operations and related tools at no charge. Check its Windows and Git prerequisites before installing.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    SourceGit

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    SourceGit combines broad Git operation coverage with history views, repository tooling, hosting integrations, and editor links.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  9. 9

    Fork

    Free plan MacSelf-hostedWindows
    7.2 From $59/user Visit site
  10. 10

    Git Cola

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Git Cola brings a broad set of Git operations and adjustable interface tools into a free desktop application. Review its runtime requirements and Gravatar behavior before choosing it.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
  11. 11

    gitg

    Free plan Linux

    gitg covers repository browsing, commits, history, diffs, and a range of branch and tag actions.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
  12. 12

    Anchorpoint

    by Anchorpoint
    Free plan APIMacSelf-hosted+1

    Anchorpoint is aimed at creative teams that need Git workflows alongside asset review and file locking.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from €20/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    Kommit

    by Kommit
    Free plan Linux

    Kommit provides a focused visual interface for Git work on Linux, with history, diff, conflict, and revision tools.

    7.0 Open source Visit site
  14. 14

    Glint

    by Glint
    Free plan LinuxMacWindows

    Choose Glint if you want a free graphical interface for managing Git repositories across Windows, macOS, or Linux.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
  15. 15

    GitHub CodeQL

    Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3
    6.9 Free plan · paid from $30/mo Visit site
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    Git Extensions

    Free plan ExtensionWindows

    Choose Git Extensions if you want a free Windows interface with repository history views, GitHub features, and bundled tools for common Git tasks.

    6.8 Free plan Visit site
  17. 17

    GitAhead

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    6.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Working Copy

    Free plan iPhone

    Working Copy brings repository editing and Git operations to iOS, with offline commits, automation, and support for several hosting providers.

    6.7 Free plan · 10-day trial Visit site
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    GitUp

    by GitUp
    Free plan Mac

    GitUp pairs a live repository graph with a broad set of commit operations and search. Check its macOS requirement and repository-size limitation before choosing it.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Ungit

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    Ungit provides a browser-based Git interface with plugins, integrations, automatic refresh, and configurable merge tools.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
  21. 21

    Tower

    by Tower
    Free trial MacWindows

    Tower brings repository management, collaboration, and recovery actions into one desktop Git client. Its paid plans and operating-system requirements are the main factors to check first.

    6.2 From $5.75/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Sublime Merge

    by Sublime Merge
    Free trial LinuxMacWindows
    6.0 Visit site
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    Gitfox

    Free trial Mac

    Gitfox provides broad repository controls and hosting integrations in a Mac-native client. Its newer macOS requirement and paid yearly plans are important considerations.

    5.7 From €5/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
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    GitFinder

    by GitFinder
    Free trial Mac

    GitFinder combines a broad Git operation set with Finder-based status and menus on macOS. Its trial and location restrictions are important considerations before relying on it across repositories.

    5.4 30-day trial Visit site

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