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Xit vs Changes

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Xit

6.5
Developer Tools

GUI for the git version control system

Changes

6.0
Developer Tools

Git GUI

Metric Xit Changes
Category Developer Tools Developer Tools
AI Score 6.5 6.0
30-day Installs - 18
90-day Installs 5 76
365-day Installs 19 76
Version 1.0b18 2.3
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 1.2K 749
GitHub Forks 54 55
Open Issues 138 11
License NOASSERTION Apache-2.0
Language Swift Python
Last GitHub Commit 5mo ago 9y ago
First Seen Apr 15, 2018 Jul 25, 2026

Reviews

Xit

Xit is a modern macOS Git GUI built with Swift, offering a sleek interface for version control. It appeals to developers seeking a visual tool for Git operations.

Provides a graphical interface for Git version control operations.

Pros

  • + Native macOS experience with Swift development.
  • + Active project maintenance.
  • + Targeted towards developers needing visual Git tools.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-update feature.
  • - Low installation count indicating limited adoption.

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