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Git GUI clients for code reviewers in 2026

Compare Git GUI clients for code review: diffs, stashing, conflict handling, and platform support, including RepoYeti.

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RepoYeti shows incoming commits, the files they touch and conflicts before a pull [1].

OptionWhat its source says it doesWhere it runs or what it needs
RepoYetiShows incoming commits, files and conflicts before a pull; Monaco diff with edit and save; paged commit graph; undo and redo of the last git action; live repo grid of branch, changed files and ahead/behind count [1] [1] [1] [1] [1]Prebuilt binaries for Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS Apple Silicon; dashboard opens in any browser, including Android or iPhone [1]
GitHub DesktopDrag and drop to cherry-pick, squash or reorder commits; stash changes without committing them to a branch; compare versions to review code changes. [2] [2] [2]Not published
GitKrakenGitKraken offers Launchpad, a view of PRs, issues and tasks in one place. [3] GitKraken's MCP Server connects an AI assistant to git history, branches, issues and pull requests. [3] GitKraken's Security & Admin lets teams set up SSO and manage access. [3] The Pro plan is limited to a maximum of 2 seats. [4] The Advanced plan allows up to 10 seats. [4] The Business plan allows up to 100 seats. [4]CLI installable with winget; Kepler ADE works on Windows, Mac or Linux [3] [3]
ForkFast and friendly Git client; $59.99 with free evaluation; merge-conflict helper and resolver; clear diff view plus image diffs; history and blame views; visual interactive rebase; full Git operations including stash, submodules and cherry-pick; gentle GitHub notifications [5] [5] [5] [5] [5] [5] [5] [5] [5] [5] [5]Mac and Windows; Mac needs OS X 10.11 or later, Windows needs Windows 7 or later [5] [5]
SourcetreeFree Git client; review changesets, stash and cherry-pick between branches; stage and discard by file, hunk or line; Git-Flow out of the box; Git LFS for large assets; works with Git and Mercurial [6] [6] [6] [6] [6] [6]Available for Mac OS X and Windows. [6] [6]
Working CopyiOS Git client that clones, edits, commits and pushes repositories; fixes merge and rebase conflicts; lists repositories on GitHub and other services; searches filenames, symbols or text; Shortcuts and x-callback-url automation; opt-in GPT assistance; signs commits; handles Git LFS [7] [7] [7] [7] [7] [7] [7] [7] [7]Runs on iOS 16 or later. [7]
TowerGit client for Mac and Windows; Undo everything with Cmd+Z; stacked branches and AI commits; automatic branch management; pull requests, single-line staging, interactive rebase, conflict wizard, submodules, Git LFS, Git-Flow, file history, blame and cherry-pick; quick actions, worktrees, workflows and automatic stashing and fetching; free way to start and a 30-day Pro trial [8] [8] [8] [8] [8] [8] [8] [8]Supported on macOS and Windows, with x64 and ARM downloads [8]
gitupGitUp can search branches, tags and commits by message, author and diff content, and it provides a view of changes in a repository over time. [9] [9] It can undo the latest changes with Cmd+Z. [9] It can change commits by rewriting, splitting, deleting, reordering, fixing up, squashing, cherry-picking and merging them. [9]Requires macOS 12.4 or later [9]
Sublime MergeCross-platform Git client; line-by-line and hunk staging; syntax highlighting for over 40 languages; built-in merge tool; search by commit message, author, path and contents; shows exact Git commands; Git Flow and submodule management; free to download and evaluate, licence needed for continued use; 64-bit only; Build 2132 listed [10] [10] [10] [10] [10] [10] [10] [10] [11] [11] [11]Available on Mac, Windows and Linux, 64-bit only [10] [11]
SmartGitVisual Git client that works on the desktop; conflict resolution, customizable visual history, drag and drop, undo and pull requests; supports Git Flow, Git LFS and cherry-pick [12] [12] [12] [12]Available for Windows, macOS or Linux; opens a local repo or clones from GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket or Azure DevOps [12] [12]

What code reviewers need from Git GUI clients

A reviewer needs to inspect changed files, compare versions and decide what to do before a merge. The reviewer opens a branch or a pull request, sees which files changed, and checks each diff for bugs, style slips, or missing tests. The job needs a diff that is easy to read, so added and removed lines stand out and can be inspected one hunk at a time. The second job is deciding what to do before a merge: staging or discarding individual hunks, stashing unfinished work so a switch to another review loses nothing, and resolving merge conflicts when a branch lags behind the target branch. Then come the limits. Review happens on whatever machine is at hand, so the client must run on the operating system in use, and sometimes on a phone. Large repos need a history graph that opens without long waiting. Cost and licence matter too, since a few clients in this space have free and paid parts. The sections below say what each source states and nothing more.

RepoYeti for code reviewers

RepoYeti is made by the team that publishes this site. Before a pull it shows the incoming commits, the files they touch, and any conflicts they would cause, so a reviewer knows what a merge will bring [1]. Diffs between HEAD and the working tree appear in the Monaco editor, the editor used in VS Code, side by side or inline, and files can be edited and saved directly [1]. RepoYeti draws a commit graph with lanes, merges and tags, and loads it in pages so large repos open quickly [1]. The undo and redo command reverses the last git action such as a commit, pull or branch switch, and refuses a rebasing pull or a cherry-pick [1]. A dashboard shows the branch, number of changed files, and ahead and behind count for every repo under added folders, updating as files change on disk [1]. RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation, a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates [1]. It is licensed under the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0 [1]. Prebuilt binaries run on Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon, and the dashboard opens in any browser, including on Android or iPhone [1].

GitHub Desktop for code reviewers

Check the table for the published GitHub Desktop features that may matter during code review.

GitKraken for code reviewers

Check the table for the published GitKraken features that may matter during code review.

Fork for code reviewers

Check the table for the published Fork features that may matter during code review.

Sourcetree for code reviewers

Check the table for the published Sourcetree features that may matter during code review.

Matching the tool to the job

For seeing what a merge will bring before it happens, RepoYeti shows incoming commits, the files they touch, and any conflicts they would cause [1]. For stashing unfinished work without committing, check which options support that workflow. For resolving merge conflicts, check which options provide the conflict handling features needed. For inspecting a diff closely, RepoYeti's editor lets files be edited and saved while reviewing [1]. For clean commit history, check which options support the history changes needed. For cost, check each option's published licence and pricing details, including RepoYeti's free noncommercial use and paid commercial licence [1]. The right client is the one whose stated features match the tasks a reviewer actually does.

Questions to ask before you choose

Does the client show diffs in a form a reviewer can read and edit hunk by hunk? Does it let a reviewer stash unfinished work without committing, so a switch to another branch loses nothing? Can it resolve a merge conflict with a visual helper or clear output, and show what an incoming pull will change before it is pulled? Does the tool run on the operating systems the reviewer actually uses, and on a phone if review happens there? Which parts are free and which are paid, and what does the licence allow in the reviewer's own setting? Which review tasks does the tool support, and which ones still need another workflow?

Frequently asked questions

Which Git GUI client is free for code reviewers?

RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use, and commercial use costs US$79 per installation under a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates [1]. Check the licence each tool uses and what kind of use it covers.

Can a Git client stash unfinished work without committing?

Check each tool's documentation to see how it handles stashing unfinished work. Stashing lets a reviewer park edits while checking another branch without losing work.

Do any of these clients offer AI help for commits?

Check each tool's documentation for whether it offers AI help for commits and what the AI part requires before relying on it.

Which tools help resolve merge conflicts?

Check each tool's documentation for how it handles merge conflicts. A visual resolver shows both sides of a conflict.

Can code be reviewed on a phone or tablet?

RepoYeti opens its dashboard in any browser, including on Android or iPhone [1]. For quick checks away from a desk, check whether the tool's mobile view shows diffs well enough to review.

Free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation (per machine running the daemon), a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates. [1]

Try RepoYeti

Sources

  1. RepoYeti's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)
  2. GitHub Desktop, desktop.github.com, read 2026-10-07
  3. GitKraken, gitkraken.com, read 2026-10-07
  4. GitKraken, gitkraken.com/pricing, read 2026-10-07
  5. Fork, git-fork.com, read 2026-10-07
  6. Sourcetree, sourcetreeapp.com, read 2026-10-07
  7. Working Copy, workingcopy.app, read 2026-10-07
  8. Tower, git-tower.com, read 2026-10-07
  9. gitup, gitup.co, read 2026-10-09
  10. Sublime Merge, sublimemerge.com, read 2026-10-09
  11. Sublime Merge, sublimemerge.com/download, read 2026-10-09
  12. SmartGit, syntevo.com/smartgit, read 2026-10-09

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