Gitfox alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Gitfox: macOS only, and needs a recent version, and paid with no free tier. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gitfox, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fork currently ranks first.
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Best Gitfox alternative for most people
ForkAlso native on Mac, with a Windows version and a one-time price.
Best Gitfox alternative for a free option
GitUpFree, open-source native Mac client with a live graph.
Best Gitfox alternative for Mac
TowerA bigger, well-supported Mac and Windows client with undo and team plans.
Best Gitfox alternative for Windows
Sublime MergeSimilarly fast and lightweight, with Windows and Linux versions too.
Best Gitfox alternative for Linux
Sublime MergeSimilarly fast and lightweight, with Windows and Linux versions too.
Gitfox alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Gitfox?
Fork ranks first right now. Also native on Mac, with a Windows version and a one-time price. Tower and GitUp follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Gitfox?
Yes. GitUp (open source) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Gitfox?
Yes: GitUp.
Which Gitfox alternatives work on Linux?
Sublime Merge runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Gitfox?
The complaints we hear most: macOS only, and needs a recent version; paid with no free tier; smaller user base than the big clients.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Gitfox, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.