Fork alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Fork: no Linux version, and small team, so niche features arrive slowly. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Fork, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Tower currently ranks first.
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Best Fork alternative for most people
TowerDeeper feature set and team management, at the cost of a yearly subscription.
Best Fork alternative for a free option
SourcetreeFree, with a similar layout and features, if you can live with slower performance.
Best Fork alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitKraken DesktopCross-platform including Linux, with hosting-service integrations built in.
Best Fork alternative for open source
SourceGitFree and open source with a comparable layout on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Best Fork alternative for Mac
Sublime MergeSimilarly fast with a perpetual licence, and it adds a Linux version.
Best Fork alternative for Windows
TowerDeeper feature set and team management, at the cost of a yearly subscription.
Best Fork alternative for Linux
Sublime MergeSimilarly fast with a perpetual licence, and it adds a Linux version.
Fork alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Fork?
Tower ranks first right now. Deeper feature set and team management, at the cost of a yearly subscription. Sublime Merge and Sourcetree follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Fork?
Yes. Sourcetree (free), GitKraken Desktop (free plan + paid) and SourceGit (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Fork?
Yes: SourceGit.
Which Fork alternatives work on Linux?
Sublime Merge, GitKraken Desktop and SourceGit run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Fork?
The complaints we hear most: no Linux version; small team, so niche features arrive slowly; no team licence management or enterprise features.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Fork, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.