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Changes vs GitX

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Changes

6.0
Developer Tools

Git GUI

GitX

7.0
Developer Tools

Git GUI

Metric Changes GitX
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.0 7.0
30-day Installs 17 50
90-day Installs 75 189
365-day Installs 75 918
Version 2.3 1.5.5
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 749 879
GitHub Forks 55 86
Open Issues 11 78
License Apache-2.0 NOASSERTION
Language Python Objective-C
Last GitHub Commit 9y ago 5mo ago
First Seen Jul 25, 2026 Oct 14, 2012

Reviews

Changes

Changes is a Git GUI that offers a dashboard for code management and build systems, ideal for developers seeking a user-friendly alternative to command-line Git.

Provides a graphical interface for Git operations and build management.

Pros

  • + User-friendly interface for Git operations
  • + Dashboard for code management and builds
  • + Free and open-source with Apache-2.0 license

Cons

  • - No auto-updates and limited recent activity
  • - Potential compatibility issues with newer systems

GitX

GitX is a lightweight and visual Git client for macOS, offering a user-friendly interface for Git operations. It's ideal for developers who prefer a graphical approach to version control without the complexity of command-line tools.

Provides a graphical user interface for managing Git repositories and performing version control operations.

Pros

  • + Lightweight and visually appealing interface
  • + Active development with recent updates
  • + Suitable for macOS users preferring GUI over command-line

Cons

  • - Lacks auto-update functionality
  • - Unclear licensing terms