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Working Copy alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Working Copy: pushing requires the paid unlock, and iOS and iPadOS only for now. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Working Copy, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PuppyGit currently ranks first.

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The best Working Copy alternative for…

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

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Best Working Copy alternative for most people

PuppyGit

A free, open-source Git client for Android users.

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Best Working Copy alternative for a free option

GitHub Desktop

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

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Best Working Copy alternative for open source

PuppyGit

A free, open-source Git client for Android users.

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Best Working Copy alternative for Mac

Fork

A fast Mac and Windows client with a one-time licence, similar in spirit.

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Best Working Copy alternative for Windows

Tower

A full desktop client for Mac and Windows with deep Git features.

Working Copy alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Working Copy?

PuppyGit ranks first right now. A free, open-source Git client for Android users. GitHub Desktop and Fork follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Working Copy?

Yes. PuppyGit (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 Working Copy?

Yes: PuppyGit and GitHub Desktop.

Why do people switch from Working Copy?

The complaints we hear most: pushing requires the paid unlock; iOS and iPadOS only for now; pro features added after 12 months need a new purchase.

How is this list ranked?

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