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GitX vs SmartGit

Both stand on git gui clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

GitX

Free plan Mac

GitX provides a free native macOS interface for repository work, including worktree controls and terminal options. It is limited to macOS, and users building the app should account for its listed dependencies.

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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. Check whether self-hosted enterprise integrations are necessary before choosing the hobby license.

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The facts

	GitX	SmartGit
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Commercial Individuals & Teams: $5 per user a month
Plans published	1	7
Maker	Not published	SmartGit
Website	github.com	smartgit.dev
On git gui clients	#22 of 32	#18 of 32

GitX: what it does well

Free macOS client licensed under GPL version 2.
Release 1.7 includes several worktree management operations.
Offers light, dark, and system appearance settings.
Can open iTerm2 as a tab.
Available through Homebrew or downloadable releases.

What to know first

Available only for macOS.
Apple Silicon users are directed to the arm64 release.
Build workflows depend on objective-git and libgit2.

SmartGit: what it does well

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.

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