Gitu alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Gitu: still implementing many Magit features, and smaller community than lazygit. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Gitu, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Magit currently ranks first.
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Best Gitu alternative for most people
MagitThe original, far more complete, if you are open to running it inside Emacs.
Best Gitu alternative for open source
lazygitMore features today, with a panel layout instead of a single status view.
Best Gitu alternative for Windows
MagitThe original, far more complete, if you are open to running it inside Emacs.
Best Gitu alternative for Linux
MagitThe original, far more complete, if you are open to running it inside Emacs.
Gitu alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Gitu?
Magit ranks first right now. The original, far more complete, if you are open to running it inside Emacs. Neogit and lazygit follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Gitu?
Yes. Magit (open source), Neogit (open source), lazygit (open source) and gitui (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Gitu?
Yes: Magit, Neogit, lazygit and gitui.
Which Gitu alternatives work on Linux?
Magit, Neogit, lazygit and gitui run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Gitu?
The complaints we hear most: still implementing many Magit features; smaller community than lazygit; keyboard-only, with a learning curve for non-Magit users.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Gitu, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.