GitUp alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave GitUp: macOS only, and unusual interface takes some getting used to. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GitUp, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Retcon currently ranks first.
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Best GitUp alternative for most people
RetconBuilt on GitUp's toolkit and pushes the same history-rewriting ideas further, as a paid app.
Best GitUp alternative for a free option
GitHub DesktopFree and simpler, with GitHub pull-request integration.
Best GitUp alternative for open source
SourceGitFree, open source and cross-platform with a conventional layout.
Best GitUp alternative for Mac
ForkA more conventional Mac client with merge tools and hosting notifications.
Best GitUp alternative for Windows
ForkA more conventional Mac client with merge tools and hosting notifications.
Best GitUp alternative for Linux
SourceGitFree, open source and cross-platform with a conventional layout.
GitUp alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to GitUp?
Retcon ranks first right now. Built on GitUp's toolkit and pushes the same history-rewriting ideas further, as a paid app. Fork and GitHub Desktop follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to GitUp?
Yes. GitHub Desktop (free) 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 GitUp?
Yes: GitHub Desktop and SourceGit.
Which GitUp alternatives work on Linux?
SourceGit runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from GitUp?
The complaints we hear most: macOS only; unusual interface takes some getting used to; no hosting or pull-request integrations.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GitUp, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.