ungit alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave ungit: requires Node.js and npm, and graph gets crowded on large repositories. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ungit, 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 ungit alternative for most people
lazygitWorks over SSH in the terminal with no server or open port needed.
Best ungit alternative for a free option
SourceGitA free desktop GUI with more Git operations and a clear graph.
Best ungit alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitKraken DesktopA polished desktop client with a similar visual graph.
Best ungit alternative for open source
TigLightweight terminal history browser that is usually already installed on servers.
Best ungit alternative for Mac
lazygitWorks over SSH in the terminal with no server or open port needed.
Best ungit alternative for Windows
lazygitWorks over SSH in the terminal with no server or open port needed.
Best ungit alternative for Linux
lazygitWorks over SSH in the terminal with no server or open port needed.
ungit alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to ungit?
lazygit ranks first right now. Works over SSH in the terminal with no server or open port needed. GitKraken Desktop and SourceGit follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to ungit?
Yes. lazygit (open source), GitKraken Desktop (free plan + paid), SourceGit (open source) and Tig (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to ungit?
Yes: lazygit, SourceGit and Tig.
Which ungit alternatives work on Linux?
lazygit, GitKraken Desktop, SourceGit and Tig run on Linux.
Why do people switch from ungit?
The complaints we hear most: requires Node.js and npm; graph gets crowded on large repositories; exposing it on a network needs care.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces ungit, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.