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Best Git GUI Clients in 2026
Git GUI clients provide a visual way to work with repositories and manage changes. Compared on conflict editor, interactive rebase, Git LFS support, and Git submodules, the entries show which workflow features are available. Offline mode and supported platforms can help you check whether a client fits your setup; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add practical points of comparison. GitKraken Desktop, SmartGit, and Git Cola are among the named options. Consider which repository features you rely on and where you need to work before weighing the listed capabilities.
- 32 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
Gitnuro
Free plan Open source LinuxMacWindowsGitnuro covers common repository operations as well as detailed change review, with builds for three desktop platforms.
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GitWand
Free plan Open source APIExtensionLinux+3GitWand brings repository workflows, pull request review, and conflict tools into desktop, CLI, and VS Code interfaces.
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GitButler
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGitButler offers branch, commit, and snapshot tools in a free standalone client, with AI provider and forge choices.
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Git Cola
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGit 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.
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GitComet
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGitComet combines local repository handling with a broad set of Git history and merge workflows.
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Gitember
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGitember covers everyday Git operations alongside history, comparison and conflict-resolution tools. Check the stated macOS build and optional hosting-token needs if those apply to your setup.
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GitHub CodeQL
Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+3 - 8
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Git Extensions
Free plan ExtensionWindowsChoose Git Extensions if you want a free Windows interface with repository history views, GitHub features, and bundled tools for common Git tasks.
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GitQlient
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGitQlient brings common repository views and actions together, with offline support and GitHub and GitLab integration.
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Gittyup
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGittyup offers a free graphical approach to Git history, diffs, commits, and rebase conflict resolution. Users needing interactive rebase should note that it is not supported.
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GitVine
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsGitVine combines commit-tree visualization, diffing, and common Git operations in a desktop client. Its commit-history cap and Git and tool configuration requirements are worth noting.
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gitg
Free plan Linuxgitg covers repository browsing, commits, history, diffs, and a range of branch and tag actions.
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platypusgit
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsplatypusgit covers staging, review, history, and forge workflows in a free desktop client.
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QGit
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose QGit if you want a free desktop GUI for inspecting Git history and handling commits, diffs, or patch workflows.
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SourceGit
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose SourceGit if you want a free, open-source Git GUI with repository operations, history tools, image diffs, and pull request creation for its listed hosting services.
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Thermal
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose Thermal if you want a free graphical interface for creating, cloning, and managing Git repositories, including commits and diffs.
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GitX
Free plan MacGitX provides a free native macOS interface for repository work, including worktree controls and terminal options.
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Sourcetree
Free plan MacWindowsSourcetree provides a free desktop interface for common Git and Mercurial repository work, with staging controls and several hosting integrations.
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Ungit
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2Ungit provides a browser-based Git interface with plugins, integrations, automatic refresh, and configurable merge tools.
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TortoiseGit
Free plan WindowsTortoiseGit adds Explorer-based access to common Git operations and related tools at no charge. Check its Windows and Git prerequisites before installing.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price