SmartGit comes with special integrations for GitHub, Azure DevOps, BitBucket (as well BitBucket Server) and GitLab to create and resolve Pull Requests and Review Comments.
Publisher’s description
What is SmartGit?
SmartGit is an open-source version control program for Windows from Syntevo. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The main installer is 131.7 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.1.057, released on October 3, 2026. 9 versions are listed since February 19, 2025, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 5.6 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: SmartGit is an open-source version control tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- Cross-platform support — works on GNU/Linux, macOS, and Windows
- User-friendly interface — users can adjust the interface to fit their workflow
- Advanced Git functionality — features an intuitive conflict solver for easy merging; allows users to split, rewrite, reorder, and squash commits for better organization
- Pricing and licensing — free of charge for open-source developers, employees and students of public academic institutions and employees of public charitables organizations, primarily targeting philanthropy, health research, education or social well-being
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Is SmartGit safe to download?
- The file is served by download.smartgit.dev, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
1980EA2627CA314EEAD64FD768603C682C593CB3F03AB4905621D6D6EECBB0A0· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 9 versions ›9 versions over 2 years · about 5.6 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.1.057Latest | October 3, 2026 | 131.7 MB | 32-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.056 | September 30, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.055 | September 25, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.052 | August 11, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.050 | August 5, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.045 | July 3, 2026 | — | 32-bit ZIP |
| 26.1.038 | May 25, 2026 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
| 24.1.3 | April 1, 2025 | — | 64-bit ZIP |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Syntevo.SmartGit -escoop install extras/smartgitsmartgit-26_1_057-win-installer.zip /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask smartgitflatpak install flathub com.syntevo.SmartGitInformation
- Publisher
- Syntevo
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- MIT-License
- Price
- Free
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 26.1.057
- Released
- October 3, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- February 19, 2025
- Versions listed
- 9
- Updates / year
- 5.6
- Website
- smartgit.dev
- winget ID
- Syntevo.SmartGit
- Scoop package
- extras/smartgit
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Frequently asked questions
Is SmartGit free?
Yes. SmartGit is open-source software under the MIT-License licence.
Is SmartGit safe to download?
The download comes from download.smartgit.dev, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install SmartGit with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can SmartGit be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does SmartGit run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of SmartGit?
The versions page lists all 9 versions with links to their official installer files, back to February 19, 2025.
What are alternatives to SmartGit?
GitHub CLI, Git, Git Extensions, GitTools GitVersion and GitButler. The alternatives page compares them.
