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Gitoryx vs SmartGit
SmartGit is a cross-platform Git client that runs on Java. It's feature-rich and supports SVN and Mercurial in addition to Git. But its interface is dense and overwhelming, it has no one-click undo button, and its pricing model is more expensive than most alternatives. Gitoryx focuses on Git workflows and keeps the interface approachable without sacrificing capability.
Choose Gitoryx if
you want a clean, approachable interface with a command palette, 1-click undo, and Azure DevOps support.
Stick with SmartGit if
you also manage SVN or Mercurial repositories and want a single dense tool that handles all of them.
Free plan · no account required · macOS 12+ & Windows 10+ · ~12 MB
Feature comparison
| Feature | Gitoryx | SmartGit |
|---|---|---|
| macOS / Windows | ||
| Visual commit graph | ||
| Interactive rebase | ||
| Merge conflict tool | ||
| 1-click undo/redo | ||
| In-app pull request management | ||
| Azure DevOps integration | ||
| Command palette / fuzzy finder | ||
| Clean, modern UI | ||
| Git-focused (no SVN bloat) | ||
| Free for personal use | ||
| Affordable pricing |
Undo/Redo
Gitoryx: 1-click undoSmartGit: Not availableSmartGit has no undo button — a notable omission that even SmartGit users have complained about publicly. Gitoryx lets you undo checkout, commit, discard, branch deletion, remote removal, and branch reset with a single click.
Command palette
Gitoryx: Fast global searchSmartGit: Not availableSmartGit lacks a fast global search or command palette. SmartGit users have even submitted feature requests asking for something like GitKraken's fuzzy finder. Gitoryx includes a command palette that gives you instant access to any action, repo, or command.
Pricing
Gitoryx: More affordableSmartGit: Starts at $59/yearSmartGit's basic license starts at $59/year per user, and to unlock all core features including their distributed review add-on, you're looking at closer to $90/year. Gitoryx offers comparable features at a lower price.
Azure DevOps
Gitoryx: Full integrationSmartGit: Not supportedSmartGit doesn't integrate with Azure DevOps. Gitoryx connects to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps — including their self-hosted and enterprise variants.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gitoryx a good SmartGit alternative?
Yes. SmartGit is feature-rich but dense and runs on Java. Gitoryx keeps the same Git power behind a cleaner UI and adds a command palette, 1-click undo and Azure DevOps integration.
Is Gitoryx cheaper than SmartGit?
SmartGit's basic license starts at $59/year per user, and full features run closer to $90/year. Gitoryx offers comparable features at a lower price, with a free plan.
Should I keep SmartGit for SVN or Mercurial?
SmartGit supports SVN and Mercurial in addition to Git. Gitoryx is focused purely on Git, so if you need those other version control systems, SmartGit is the better fit there.
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