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Anchorpoint alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Anchorpoint: commercial use requires a paid per-user plan, and overkill for code-only projects. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Anchorpoint, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GitHub Desktop currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1GitHub Desktop logoGitHub DesktopFreeYesWindows, macOS4 of 466.5
2Sourcetree logoSourcetreeFreeNoWindows, macOS4 of 462.6
3Tower logoTowerPaidNomacOS, Windows5 of 559.6
4GitKraken Desktop logoGitKraken DesktopFree plan + paidNoWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 457.2
  1. GitHub Desktop logo

    1. GitHub DesktopTop pick

    Best for: Beginners and GitHub users who want a friendly client for routine commits and pull requests

    FreeOpen sourceWindows, macOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anchorpoint

    A free, simple Git client if you don't need file locking or asset tools.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed, maintained by GitHub
    • Very easy to learn, with line-level staging
    • Drag and drop to cherry-pick, squash and reorder commits

    Cons

    • No official Linux build
    • Lacks a full branch graph and advanced rebase tools
    • Account and pull-request features are GitHub-centric
    Visit GitHub Desktop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GitHub Desktop a good Anchorpoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows and macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    History editing
    Drag and drop cherry-pick, squash and reorder
    Checked Oct 25, 2026desktop.github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Sourcetree logo

    2. Sourcetree

    Best for: Teams on Bitbucket and Jira who want a free, full-featured GUI on Windows or Mac

    FreeWindows, macOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anchorpoint

    Free Git client with Git LFS support for teams comfortable with Git concepts.

    Pros

    • Free with no feature tiers
    • Full branch graph, interactive rebase, Git-flow and Git LFS
    • Still supports Mercurial repositories

    Cons

    • Can be slow or freeze on large repositories
    • No Linux version
    • Windows and Mac versions differ in layout and features
    Visit Sourcetree Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Sourcetree a good Anchorpoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sourcetreeapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Mercurial support
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sourcetreeapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Git LFS
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sourcetreeapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Atlassian
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sourcetreeapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Tower logo

    3. Tower

    Best for: Professional developers on Mac or Windows who want a deep, well-supported Git GUI

    PaidmacOS, Windows

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anchorpoint

    A polished general Git client with Git LFS for mixed art and code teams.

    Pros

    • Undo for most actions, including deleted commits and branches
    • Covers advanced Git features like worktrees and stacked branches
    • One licence covers both Mac and Windows

    Cons

    • Subscription only, with no free tier
    • No Linux version
    • Self-hosted server support requires the Pro tier
    Visit Tower Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tower a good Anchorpoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $69 per user/year (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $129 per user/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Education
    Free for students and educators
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. GitKraken Desktop logo

    4. GitKraken Desktop

    Best for: Visual learners and mixed Windows, Mac and Linux teams that want one polished client

    Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Anchorpoint

    A visual Git client with Git LFS for teams that also need branch tools.

    Pros

    • Clear, colourful commit graph that makes history easy to read
    • Same app and licence on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Built-in merge tool and hosting-service integrations

    Cons

    • Free tier is limited to public repositories
    • Electron app can feel heavy on very large repos
    • Frequent prompts to upgrade or try paid features
    Visit GitKraken Desktop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GitKraken Desktop a good Anchorpoint alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Community tier for public repos
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gitkraken.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan limit
    Public repos only
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gitkraken.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gitkraken.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 25, 2026gitkraken.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Anchorpoint alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

GitHub Desktop logo

Best Anchorpoint alternative for most people

GitHub Desktop

A free, simple Git client if you don't need file locking or asset tools.

Sourcetree logo

Best Anchorpoint alternative for a free option

Sourcetree

Free Git client with Git LFS support for teams comfortable with Git concepts.

GitKraken Desktop logo

Best Anchorpoint alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

GitKraken Desktop

A visual Git client with Git LFS for teams that also need branch tools.

GitHub Desktop logo

Best Anchorpoint alternative for open source

GitHub Desktop

A free, simple Git client if you don't need file locking or asset tools.

Tower logo

Best Anchorpoint alternative for Mac

Tower

A polished general Git client with Git LFS for mixed art and code teams.

GitHub Desktop logo

Best Anchorpoint alternative for Windows

GitHub Desktop

A free, simple Git client if you don't need file locking or asset tools.

GitKraken Desktop logo

Best Anchorpoint alternative for Linux

GitKraken Desktop

A visual Git client with Git LFS for teams that also need branch tools.

Anchorpoint alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Anchorpoint?

GitHub Desktop ranks first right now. A free, simple Git client if you don't need file locking or asset tools. Sourcetree and Tower follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Anchorpoint?

Yes. GitHub Desktop (free), Sourcetree (free) and GitKraken Desktop (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Anchorpoint?

Yes: GitHub Desktop.

Which Anchorpoint alternatives work on Linux?

GitKraken Desktop runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Anchorpoint?

The complaints we hear most: commercial use requires a paid per-user plan; overkill for code-only projects; no Linux version.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Anchorpoint, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.