Git Cola alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Git Cola: plain interface, and no pull-request or hosting integrations. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Git Cola, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. gitg currently ranks first.
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Best Git Cola alternative for most people
gitgGNOME's own Git viewer, a natural fit on GNOME desktops.
Best Git Cola alternative for a free option
SourceGitA more modern open-source GUI with a commit graph and more Git operations.
Best Git Cola alternative for open source
GitnuroFree and open source with a friendlier interface on all three platforms.
Best Git Cola alternative for Mac
lazygitSimilar speed for staging, in the terminal instead of a window.
Best Git Cola alternative for Windows
SourceGitA more modern open-source GUI with a commit graph and more Git operations.
Git Cola alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Git Cola?
gitg ranks first right now. GNOME's own Git viewer, a natural fit on GNOME desktops. SourceGit and Gitnuro follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Git Cola?
Yes. gitg (open source), SourceGit (open source), Gitnuro (open source) and Kommit (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Git Cola?
Yes: gitg, SourceGit, Gitnuro and Kommit, plus 1 more in the list above.
Which Git Cola alternatives work on Linux?
gitg, SourceGit, Gitnuro, Kommit and lazygit run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Git Cola?
The complaints we hear most: plain interface; no pull-request or hosting integrations; mac install is less straightforward than on Linux.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Git Cola, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.