GitUp

A free, open-source Mac Git client with a live commit map, snapshots and undo.

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Alternatives ranked: 5
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About GitUp

GitUp is a free, open-source Git client for macOS that takes a different approach from most GUIs. Its main view is a live map of the repository's branches and commits that updates instantly, even when changes are made outside the app. Every operation can be undone with Cmd+Z, and a snapshots feature keeps a Time Machine-like history of the repository's state so you can step back to any earlier point. It talks to the repository database directly through its own GitUpKit framework instead of calling the Git binary, which makes it very fast: the official Git repository's tens of thousands of commits render in under a second. Rewriting, splitting, reordering and squashing commits are all available from the map. It is licensed under the GPL-3.0 and needs a recent version of macOS. The interface is idiosyncratic and some routine features, such as pull-request integration, are missing, so it works best alongside the command line.

Best for: Mac users who want a free, fast visual map of history with safe undo.

What works

Free and open source
Undo and snapshots make experiments safe
Very fast graph rendering on large histories

Why people leave

macOS only
Unusual interface takes some getting used to
No hosting or pull-request integrations

Top GitUp alternatives

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1
Retcon
Built on GitUp's toolkit and pushes the same history-rewriting ideas further, as a paid app.
66.5
2Fo
Fork
A more conventional Mac client with merge tools and hosting notifications.
62.6
3
GitHub Desktop
Free and simpler, with GitHub pull-request integration.
59.6
4
Gitfox
Native Mac client with a broader feature set, for those willing to pay.
57.2
5
SourceGit
Free, open source and cross-platform with a conventional layout.
55.3

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GitUp: common questions

Is GitUp free?

Yes. GitUp is free, open-source software.

Is GitUp open source?

Yes. The source code is on GitHub at git-up/GitUp.

What platforms does GitUp run on?

GitUp is available for macOS.

What are the best alternatives to GitUp?

The highest-ranked GitUp alternatives right now are Retcon, Fork and GitHub Desktop. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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GitUp facts

4 of 4 verified

Price: Free; Checked Oct 25, 2026gitup.co(opens source in a new tab); “GitUp GitUp is FREE, entirely open-source”
License: GPL-3.0; Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab); “License: GPL-3.0 (GNU General Public License v3.0).”
Requirements: macOS 12.4 or later; Checked Oct 25, 2026gitup.co(opens source in a new tab); “Requires macOS 12.4 or later.”
Performance: 40,000-commit graph in under a second; Checked Oct 25, 2026gitup.co(opens source in a new tab); “Serious Speed GitUp loads and renders the entire graph of 40,000 commits for the official Git repo in less than a second.”