Tower alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Tower: subscription only, with no free tier, and no Linux version. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Tower, 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 Tower alternative for most people
ForkSimilar depth on the same platforms for a one-time payment instead of a yearly subscription.
Best Tower alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitKraken DesktopComparable feature set with a Linux build and a free tier for public repos.
Best Tower alternative for Mac
Sublime MergeVery fast and keyboard-friendly, sold as a perpetual licence and also on Linux.
Best Tower alternative for Windows
SmartGitCross-platform, including Linux, and free for non-commercial use.
Best Tower alternative for Linux
Sublime MergeVery fast and keyboard-friendly, sold as a perpetual licence and also on Linux.
Tower alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Tower?
Fork ranks first right now. Similar depth on the same platforms for a one-time payment instead of a yearly subscription. Sublime Merge and GitKraken Desktop follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Tower?
Yes. GitKraken Desktop (free plan + paid) and SmartGit (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Tower?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Tower alternatives work on Linux?
Sublime Merge, GitKraken Desktop and SmartGit run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Tower?
The complaints we hear most: subscription only, with no free tier; no Linux version; self-hosted server support requires the Pro tier.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Tower, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.