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Best Git GUI Clients 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
For repository work, a graphical Git client can make changes and history easier to work with visually. Compare conflict editor and interactive rebase support for resolving conflicts and revising commits, then check Git LFS and submodule support against your repositories. Offline mode and supported platforms help you assess where a client fits your workflow; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing add cost considerations. Working Copy, GitKraken Desktop, and SmartGit are among the entries to consider, with Git Cola and Git Extensions also represented. Use the listed capabilities to judge which client aligns with the repositories you handle and the way you prefer to manage Git.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
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| 01 GitHub CodeQL | CodeQL suits developers and security researchers who need to analyze code for security and other quality issues. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Gitnuro | Gitnuro suits people who want a graphical Git client on Linux, macOS, or Windows, from newcomers to professionals. | 5.4 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 GitWand | GitWand suits developers who want local Git work across desktop, CLI and VS Code, with visual workflow tools and pull-request review. | 5.1 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 GitButler | GitButler suits developers who want a graphical or command-line way to organize parallel branches and edit commits. | 5.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 1 Oct 2026 |
| 05 GitComet | 5.0 | €20 one-time | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 1 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 SmartGit | SmartGit suits developers who want a visual client for Git workflows on Windows, macOS, or Linux. | 5.0 | $5 a month | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Working Copy | Working Copy suits iOS users who need to manage Git repositories on a mobile device, including offline commits and supported hosting services. | 5.0 | $35.99 one-time | Free plan | iPhone & iPad | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 08 GitAtomic | 4.8 | $17.99 a month | Free trial | Windows | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 Git Cola | Git Cola suits Git users who want a graphical interface across Linux, macOS, or Windows. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Gitember | Gitember suits developers who want a visual Git client across Windows, macOS or Linux, including those working offline with local repositories. | 4.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Windows, Mac, Linux | 3 Oct 2026 |
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Gitnuro
Gitnuro suits people who want a graphical Git client on Linux, macOS, or Windows, from newcomers to professionals.
WindowsMacLinux Record5.4 Visit
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GitWand
GitWand suits developers who want local Git work across desktop, CLI and VS Code, with visual workflow tools and pull-request review.
WindowsMacLinux+3 Record5.1 Visit
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GitButler
GitButler suits developers who want a graphical or command-line way to organize parallel branches and edit commits.
WindowsMacLinux Record5.0 Visit
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GitComet
WindowsMacLinux Record5.0 Visit
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SmartGit
WindowsMacLinux $5 a month Record5.0 Visit SmartGit suits developers who want a visual client for Git workflows on Windows, macOS, or Linux.
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Working Copy
iPhone & iPad $35.99 one-time Record5.0 Visit Working Copy suits iOS users who need to manage Git repositories on a mobile device, including offline commits and supported hosting services.
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Git Cola
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit Git Cola suits Git users who want a graphical interface across Linux, macOS, or Windows.
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Gitember
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.8 Visit Gitember suits developers who want a visual Git client across Windows, macOS or Linux, including those working offline with local repositories.
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GitKraken Desktop
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit GitKraken Desktop suits developers working with local, public, or supported hosted repositories.
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GitQlient
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.7 Visit GitQlient suits developers who want a free desktop Git client across Linux, macOS, or Windows.
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Gittyup
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.6 Visit It suits developers who want a graphical Git history and staging interface across Linux, macOS, or Windows.
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platypusgit
WindowsMacLinux Free plan Record4.6 Visit platypusgit suits solo developers, teams, and companies looking for a desktop Git client across Linux, macOS, or Windows.
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Sourcetree
WindowsMac Free plan Record4.6 Visit Sourcetree suits developers who want a graphical workflow for Git or Mercurial repositories.
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