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Anchorpoint

A Git-based version control app for artists and game teams, with file locking and Unreal and Unity support.

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About Anchorpoint

Anchorpoint is a desktop version-control app aimed at game studios, 3D artists and other creative teams who find typical Git clients too technical. Under the hood it uses Git and works with hosted Git services such as GitHub, but it hides branches and the command line behind a simple sync-and-commit interface, handles Git LFS for large binary files automatically, and adds file locking so two artists do not edit the same asset at once. It integrates with Unreal Engine and Unity, offers an Unreal Game Sync-style option for syncing compiled binaries, and also includes asset management: tagging, thumbnails and review and approval of files. It runs on Windows and macOS. The Personal plan is free for non-commercial use by one user; commercial teams pay per user per month, with discounts for indies and schools. Engineers on the same project can keep using their usual Git tools alongside it. It is not meant for general software developers.

Best for: Game studios and artists who need Git with file locking for large binary assets.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Artist-friendly interface over standard Git
  • File locking and automatic Git LFS for binary assets
  • Unreal Engine and Unity integrations

Why people leave

  • Commercial use requires a paid per-user plan
  • Overkill for code-only projects
  • No Linux version

Top Anchorpoint alternatives

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  1. 1GitHub Desktop logo
    GitHub Desktop

    A free, simple Git client if you don't need file locking or asset tools.

    66.5
  2. 2Sourcetree logo
    Sourcetree

    Free Git client with Git LFS support for teams comfortable with Git concepts.

    62.6
  3. 3Tower logo
    Tower

    A polished general Git client with Git LFS for mixed art and code teams.

    59.6
  4. 4GitKraken Desktop logo
    GitKraken Desktop

    A visual Git client with Git LFS for teams that also need branch tools.

    57.2

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Anchorpoint: common questions

Is Anchorpoint free?

Anchorpoint has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Personal, non-commercial, single user (checked on Anchorpoint's own site).

Is Anchorpoint open source?

No, Anchorpoint is not open source. Open-source alternatives include GitHub Desktop.

What platforms does Anchorpoint run on?

Anchorpoint is available for Windows and macOS.

What are the best alternatives to Anchorpoint?

The highest-ranked Anchorpoint alternatives right now are GitHub Desktop, Sourcetree and Tower. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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