#37 in Build & DeploymentUpdated 2026-08

SmartGit

by SmartGit · Cross-platform desktop Git client with visual history

35.5 — BenchRank score out of 100

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Overview

SmartGit is a Git client for Windows, macOS and Linux that puts commits, branches and merges in a graphical interface. It clones or initialises repositories and connects to repositories on GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps. The pages list conflict resolution, a customisable visual history, pull requests, Git Flow, LFS, cherry-pick and Git notes among its features.

Best for: Developers and teams who want a desktop Git GUI on Windows, macOS or Linux.
Pricing: A SmartGit licence is listed at 88.80 USD per year excluding VAT, with optional Distributed Reviews and SmartSynchronize add-ons at 14.90 USD per year each; perpetual and monthly prices are not shown in the captured text.
Runs on: macOSWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted

Strengths and trade-offs

Strengths

Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
Connects to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps
Covers conflict resolution, Git Flow, LFS, cherry-pick and Git notes
Subscription and perpetual licence options are both offered

Trade-offs

Code review and file compare are sold as paid add-ons, not included
Listed price excludes VAT, so the real cost is higher in some regions
Pricing page covers commercial use only; non-commercial terms not shown

Pricing

Published plans from SmartGit’s own pricing page, in USD. Usage charges and add-ons may apply on top.

SmartGit pricing tiers, monthly and annual rates in USD
Plan	Monthly	Annual (per month)	Includes
SmartGit Licenses	—per licence	$7.4	88.80 USD per year, excluding VAT Purchased through Cleverbridge Distributed Reviews add-on: 14.90 USD per year SmartSynchronize add-on: 14.90 USD per year

How this score is made up

Each dimension is scored out of 100 and combined into the headline score using fixed weights.

MCP support: 0 out of 100
API quality: 0 out of 100
Documentation: 35 out of 100
Agent friendliness: 55 out of 100
Pricing transparency: 55 out of 100
Customer sentiment: 81 out of 100
Changelog: 40 out of 100
Marketing site structure: 85 out of 100
Operational trust: 0 out of 100

Measured, but not part of the score

Useful to know, but not a mark for or against the product — so these do not affect the ranking.

Openness: 25 out of 100

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