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SmartGit vs GitKraken: Modern Git Performance

SmartGit covers comprehensive Git operations but delivers them through a Java-based interface that feels sluggish on modern hardware. GitKraken Desktop provides the same Git completeness with native performance, integrated development workflows, and visual design built for today’s high-resolution displays. 
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Why GitKraken Outshines SmartGit:

Integrated Development Workflow
SmartGit relies on external browsers and tools for issue tracking and pull requests. GitKraken Desktop brings GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps integration directly into your Git operations.
Modern Visual Interface
SmartGit’s dated UI struggles with high-DPI displays and dark mode. GitKraken’s interface scales perfectly across all screen types with thoughtful visual hierarchy.
Proactive Conflict Detection
SmartGit shows merge conflicts after they occur. GitKraken Desktop warns about potential conflicts before commits, preventing integration problems before they impact your workflow.
Integrated Development Workflow
SmartGit relies on external browsers and tools for issue tracking and pull requests. GitKraken Desktop brings GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps integration directly into your Git operations.
Modern Visual Interface
SmartGit’s dated UI struggles with high-DPI displays and dark mode. GitKraken’s interface scales perfectly across all screen types with thoughtful visual hierarchy.
Proactive Conflict Detection
SmartGit shows merge conflicts after they occur. GitKraken Desktop warns about potential conflicts before commits, preventing integration problems before they impact your workflow.

GitKraken Desktop VS SmartGit

SmartGit tries to be a comprehensive Git command wrapper, but modern development requires workflow integration, not just Git completeness. GitKraken Desktop eliminates the context switching between Git client, issue tracker, and code review tools that makes SmartGit feel fragmented.
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GitKraken AI
Linux, Mac & Windows compatibility
Visual commit graph
Merge conflict tool
File diff view
Interactive rebase
Pull request review
AI Commit explain
AI Commit message generation
AI Stash message generation
AI PR title and description generation
Integrated terminal

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Hear Why Developers Love GitKraken

Having come from SmartGit -> GitKraken I find myself asking WHY OH WHY did I never try GitKraken before? It leaps and bounds ahead of the competition in terms of intuitive user interface and ease of use. Don't find I need to drop down to command prompt anymore can do everything in the UI.
Austin F.
I accidentally hard resetted a git branch and thought I almost lost my 6 commits that I hadn't pushed anywhere. Was already prepared to learn how to use git reflog. Turned out I could simply click undo in @GitKraken 😍😍😍😍 And it worked!
Olavi H.
One of the most intuitive version control tools I have ever worked with. Try GitKraken for your projects and more so for teams.
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GitKraken Desktop: The Obvious Choice

Whether you’re frustrated with SmartGit’s performance bottlenecks or tired of juggling external tools for basic development workflows, GitKraken Desktop provides the integrated experience that modern developers expect.
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