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PuppyGit alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave PuppyGit: android only, and cannot generate SSH keys itself. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces PuppyGit, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Working Copy currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1lazygit logolazygitOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 462.6
2GitHub Desktop logoGitHub DesktopFreeYesWindows, macOS4 of 459.6
  1. lazygit logo

    1. lazygitTop pick

    Best for: Terminal users who want fast Git workflows without leaving the keyboard

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from PuppyGit

    Runs in Termux on Android for a keyboard-driven terminal workflow.

    Pros

    • Single-key actions for staging, rebasing and cherry-picking
    • Works anywhere a terminal does, including over SSH
    • Free, MIT-licensed and very actively maintained

    Cons

    • Keybindings take a while to learn
    • Simpler history view than graphical clients
    • No built-in pull-request integration
    Visit lazygit Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is lazygit a good PuppyGit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Type
    Terminal UI
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Features
    Worktrees, custom patches, undo
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Windows install
    Scoop, Chocolatey, winget
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. GitHub Desktop logo

    2. GitHub Desktop

    Best for: Beginners and GitHub users who want a friendly client for routine commits and pull requests

    FreeOpen sourceWindows, macOS

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from PuppyGit

    A free, simple desktop client for when you are back at a computer.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed, maintained by GitHub
    • Very easy to learn, with line-level staging
    • Drag and drop to cherry-pick, squash and reorder commits

    Cons

    • No official Linux build
    • Lacks a full branch graph and advanced rebase tools
    • Account and pull-request features are GitHub-centric
    Visit GitHub Desktop Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GitHub Desktop a good PuppyGit alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows and macOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    History editing
    Drag and drop cherry-pick, squash and reorder
    Checked Oct 25, 2026desktop.github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best PuppyGit alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Working Copy logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for most people

Working Copy

The leading mobile Git client, if you switch to iPhone or iPad.

lazygit logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for a free option

lazygit

Runs in Termux on Android for a keyboard-driven terminal workflow.

Working Copy logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Working Copy

The leading mobile Git client, if you switch to iPhone or iPad.

GitHub Desktop logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for open source

GitHub Desktop

A free, simple desktop client for when you are back at a computer.

lazygit logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for Mac

lazygit

Runs in Termux on Android for a keyboard-driven terminal workflow.

lazygit logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for Windows

lazygit

Runs in Termux on Android for a keyboard-driven terminal workflow.

lazygit logo

Best PuppyGit alternative for Linux

lazygit

Runs in Termux on Android for a keyboard-driven terminal workflow.

PuppyGit alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to PuppyGit?

Working Copy ranks first right now. The leading mobile Git client, if you switch to iPhone or iPad. lazygit and GitHub Desktop follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to PuppyGit?

Yes. Working Copy (free plan + paid), lazygit (open source) and GitHub Desktop (free) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to PuppyGit?

Yes: lazygit and GitHub Desktop.

Which PuppyGit alternatives work on Linux?

lazygit runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from PuppyGit?

The complaints we hear most: android only; cannot generate SSH keys itself; interface is functional rather than polished.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces PuppyGit, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.