gitui alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave gitui: fewer history-editing features than lazygit, and commit signing has known limitations. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces gitui, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. lazygit currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best gitui alternative for most people
lazygitMore mature and feature-rich, with custom patches and worktree support.
Best gitui alternative for a free option
TigEven lighter, focused on browsing history, blame and acting as a pager.
Best gitui alternative for open source
GituAnother Rust terminal client, with Magit-style keys and workflows.
Best gitui alternative for Windows
lazygitMore mature and feature-rich, with custom patches and worktree support.
Best gitui alternative for Linux
lazygitMore mature and feature-rich, with custom patches and worktree support.
gitui alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to gitui?
lazygit ranks first right now. More mature and feature-rich, with custom patches and worktree support. Tig and Gitu follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to gitui?
Yes. lazygit (open source), Tig (open source), Gitu (open source) and Magit (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to gitui?
Yes: lazygit, Tig, Gitu and Magit.
Which gitui alternatives work on Linux?
lazygit, Tig, Gitu and Magit run on Linux.
Why do people switch from gitui?
The complaints we hear most: fewer history-editing features than lazygit; commit signing has known limitations; terminal-only, with no visual graph.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces gitui, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.