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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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1GitHub Desktop logoGitHub DesktopFreeYesWindows, macOS4 of 462.6
2FoForkPaidNomacOS, Windows4 of 459.6
3Tower logoTowerPaidNomacOS, Windows5 of 557.2
  1. GitHub Desktop logo

    1. GitHub DesktopTop pick

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

    FreeOpen sourceWindows, macOS

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Working Copy

    A free 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 ×0.387
    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 GitHub Desktop a good Working Copy 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)
  2. Fo

    2. Fork

    Best for: Developers who want a fast, native Git GUI without a subscription

    PaidmacOS, Windows

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Working Copy

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

    Pros

    • Feels fast and responsive on large repositories
    • One-time licence covers Mac and Windows
    • Visual interactive rebase and a good merge-conflict helper

    Cons

    • No Linux version
    • Small team, so niche features arrive slowly
    • No team licence management or enterprise features
    Visit Fork 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 Fork a good Working Copy alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    $59.99 one-time, free evaluation
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-fork.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-fork.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Licence terms
    One user on up to 3 machines
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-fork.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Interactive rebase
    Yes, visual
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-fork.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Tower logo

    3. Tower

    Best for: Professional developers on Mac or Windows who want a deep, well-supported Git GUI

    PaidmacOS, Windows

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Working Copy

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

    Pros

    • Undo for most actions, including deleted commits and branches
    • Covers advanced Git features like worktrees and stacked branches
    • One licence covers both Mac and Windows

    Cons

    • Subscription only, with no free tier
    • No Linux version
    • Self-hosted server support requires the Pro tier
    Visit Tower Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Tower a good Working Copy alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $69 per user/year (Basic)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro price
    $129 per user/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Education
    Free for students and educators
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    macOS and Windows
    Checked Oct 25, 2026git-tower.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Working Copy alternative for…

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

PuppyGit logo

Best Working Copy alternative for most people

PuppyGit

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

GitHub Desktop logo

Best Working Copy alternative for a free option

GitHub Desktop

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

PuppyGit logo

Best Working Copy alternative for open source

PuppyGit

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

Fo

Best Working Copy alternative for Mac

Fork

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

Tower logo

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.