Anchorpoint vs SmartGit

Anchorpoint9.4Visit SmartGit8.3Visit

Higher score Anchorpoint #1 in Game Version Control Software 9.4/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Anchorpoint

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SmartGit #6 in Game Version Control Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free planFree trial✓ 3 of 4 features Visit SmartGit

• Anchorpoint fits best

  Game teams managing large Unity or Unreal assets

• SmartGit fits best

  Budget-conscious Git teams using large repositories

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Side by side

Feature	Anchorpoint 9.4/10 Visit ↗	SmartGit 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	8.3
Ranking	#1 in Game Version Control Software	#6 in Game Version Control Software
Best for	Game teams managing large Unity or Unreal assets	Budget-conscious Git teams using large repositories
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	€20/user/mo	$5/user/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	30 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	30 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	13 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Anchorpoint 4/4 · SmartGit 3/4
Large-file support	✓	✓
File locking	✓	✓
Distributed version control	✓	✓
Game engine integrations	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment	Both	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Our review
Pros	Git LFS, file locking, and selective checkout support large game repositories Unity and Unreal integrations support in-editor workflows and lock visibility Asset previews, approvals, tags, annotations, and reviews support collaboration	Git LFS support with locking and unlocking commands Visual conflict resolution, history editing, and branch visualization Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with major Git host integrations
Cons	The free Personal plan is limited to non-commercial, single-user use Team pricing is €25 per user per month when billed monthly The desktop application supports Windows and macOS only	It is a desktop client, not a hosted version-control server Hobby licensing excludes enterprise integrations Free eligibility depends on personal, educational, or qualifying non-commercial use
Our verdict	Anchorpoint is a desktop Git-based version control and digital asset management application for game studios, artists, designers, and creative teams. It is designed for projects with large binary assets, offering Git LFS support, file… Read the review →	SmartGit is a desktop Git client for individuals, development teams, and organizations managing repositories across Windows, macOS, and Linux. It combines graphical commit history and branch visualization with branch creation, merging, Git… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Anchorpoint — where it wins

  • Git LFS, file locking, and selective checkout support large game repositories
  • Unity and Unreal integrations support in-editor workflows and lock visibility
  • Asset previews, approvals, tags, annotations, and reviews support collaboration

  Where it doesn't

  • The free Personal plan is limited to non-commercial, single-user use
  • Team pricing is €25 per user per month when billed monthly
  • The desktop application supports Windows and macOS only

• SmartGit — where it wins

  • Git LFS support with locking and unlocking commands
  • Visual conflict resolution, history editing, and branch visualization
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with major Git host integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • It is a desktop client, not a hosted version-control server
  • Hobby licensing excludes enterprise integrations
  • Free eligibility depends on personal, educational, or qualifying non-commercial use

• Anchorpoint9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A focused Git workflow for large game assets, with locking and Unity and Unreal integrations.

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• SmartGit8.3/10 · Free plan

  A capable, affordable desktop Git client with Git LFS and visual workflows.

  Visit SmartGitFull verdict →