GitUI alternatives in 2026

Compare GitUI alternatives for desktop and terminal Git work: lazygit, Fork, Sourcetree, Tower and RepoYeti, with platforms and cost.

By SayDeploy · 2026-10-26

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Lazygit, Fork, Sourcetree, Tower and RepoYeti are the GitUI alternatives covered here. Lazygit has binary releases for Windows, Mac OS and Linux. ^[1] RepoYeti is a dashboard that shows the status of many local repos at once. ^[2]

Option	What it does	Platforms	Cost or licence
lazygit	The cited Lazygit page gives platform and download details. ^[1]	Windows, Mac OS (10.12 or later) and Linux, from binary releases. ^[1]	Not published.
Fork	A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows. ^[3]	Mac OS X 10.11 or later for Mac; Windows 7 or later for Windows. ^[3] ^[3]	$59.99 on Mac and $59.99 on Windows, with a free evaluation. ^[3] ^[3]
Sourcetree	A free Git client for Windows and Mac. ^[4]	Mac OS X and Windows. ^[4]	Free. ^[4]
Tower	A Git client for Mac and Windows. ^[5]	macOS and Windows, including x64 and ARM downloads. ^[5]	A free way to get started, and a 30-day Pro trial without limitations. ^[5] ^[5]
RepoYeti	A dashboard showing branch, changed files and ahead/behind count for every repo under the folders you add. ^[2]	Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon; opens in any browser. ^[2]	Free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation (per machine running the daemon), a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates. ^[2]

Why developers look past GitUI

Developers look at GitUI alternatives for several reasons. Some want a visual client on a desktop, some want a terminal interface, some need one screen for many local repos, and some need a tool that runs on a particular operating system or phone.

The published material for GitUI itself is too thin to compare its features one by one here, because the entries listed under GitUI describe other products and programs rather than the GitUI client. This page therefore does not say what GitUI lacks. It lists what each option covers, so you can check those points against your own work. Before you decide, read GitUI's own documentation for its platforms, licence and features.

Lazygit: a simple terminal interface for Git commands

Lazygit has binary releases for Windows, Mac OS (10.12 or later) and Linux. ^[1]

Pressing d on a hunk in a commit's diff removes that hunk from the commit. ^[1]

Its undo works on commits and branches, using the reflog, and does not reach working tree or stash changes. ^[1] Pressing z undoes the last action and shift+z redoes it. ^[1]

Fork: a Git client for Mac and Windows

The Mac version of Fork requires Mac OS X 10.11 or later and costs $59.99, with a free evaluation. ^[3] The Windows version requires Windows 7 or later and costs $59.99, with a free evaluation. ^[3]

Fork can create, clone or add existing repositories. ^[3] The minimum system versions differ between the two platforms, so check the one you run before you download. ^[3] ^[3]

Sourcetree: a free Git client for Windows and Mac

Sourcetree is a free Git client for Windows and Mac. ^[4] Its download page lists Mac OS X and notes that it is also available for Windows. ^[4]

Sourcetree supports Git LFS, which lets teams track large assets in one single place. ^[4] If your work includes large assets such as images or video, check how that support would fit your repos before you choose.

Tower: a Git client for Mac and Windows

Tower runs on macOS and Windows, with downloads for x64 and ARM. ^[5] Check which download matches your processor before you install, since the x64 and ARM options are listed separately. ^[5]

Tower offers a free way to get started, which lets you try the client before you decide. ^[5]

RepoYeti: one dashboard for many local repos

RepoYeti is made by the team that publishes this site.

It shows the branch, number of changed files and ahead/behind count for every repo under the folders you add, and it updates when files change on disk. ^[2] It draws a commit graph with lanes, merges and tags, and it loads that graph in pages so large repos open quickly. ^[2]

Before a pull, it shows the incoming commits, the files they touch and any conflicts they would cause. ^[2] It can apply a different commit name and email to each repo using path rules. ^[2]

Prebuilt binaries are available for Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon, and you open the dashboard in any browser. ^[2]

RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use, and commercial use costs US$79 per installation, which means per machine running the daemon. ^[2] No features are locked or time-limited, whether you use it under the free licence or a paid one. ^[2]

How to pick the right GitUI alternative

If you prefer a terminal and want to undo recent commit or branch actions, lazygit covers that. ^[1] Its undo does not reach working tree or stash changes, so check that against what you need. ^[1]

If you want a Git client for Mac or Windows and want to check the cost first, Fork lists $59.99 for each platform, with a free evaluation. ^[3] ^[3]

If your team needs large assets kept in version control, Sourcetree supports Git LFS for them. ^[4]

If your machine is an ARM device, check that Tower's ARM download matches it. ^[5]

If you run many local repos and need one screen for their status, RepoYeti shows the branch, changed files and ahead/behind count for each. ^[2] If you want to check incoming changes before a pull, RepoYeti shows the commits, files and conflicts first. ^[2]

Check the platform before you choose. Lazygit's binaries cover Windows, Mac and Linux, and the Fork and Tower downloads cover Mac and Windows. ^[1] ^[3] ^[3] ^[5]

Frequently asked questions

Is lazygit free to use?

The cited Lazygit page does not state a price. It has binary releases for Windows, Mac OS (10.12 or later) and Linux. ^[1] Its undo uses the reflog and works on commits and branches, so it does not reach working tree or stash changes. ^[1] Check the project's release page for the version that matches your system before installing, and read its terms if you plan to use it at work.

How much does Fork cost on Mac or Windows?

Fork costs $59.99 on Mac and $59.99 on Windows, and each version has a free evaluation. ^[3] ^[3] The Mac version requires Mac OS X 10.11 or later, and the Windows version requires Windows 7 or later. ^[3] ^[3] Confirm the current price and system requirements on Fork's download page before you buy, because figures on any comparison page can fall behind.

Does Sourcetree support Git LFS for large files?

Yes, Sourcetree supports Git LFS, which lets teams track large assets in one single place. ^[4] Sourcetree is a free Git client for Windows and Mac. ^[4] Its download page lists Mac OS X and notes that Windows is also available. ^[4] Before you move large files into a repo, check how your team's repos are set up and whether that setup matches what Git LFS expects.

Can Tower run on an ARM Mac or a Windows PC?

Tower runs on macOS and Windows, and its downloads include x64 and ARM versions. ^[5] Tower offers a free way to get started. ^[5] Check which download matches your processor before installing, since the x64 and ARM options are listed separately. ^[5] The free start is useful for testing a single repo on a new machine before you decide on anything else.

Can RepoYeti run on an iPhone or Android phone?

RepoYeti's dashboard opens in any browser, including on Android or iPhone. ^[2] It can be installed to a phone's home screen as a progressive web app, which is a web page that installs like an app, and it reconnects after the phone wakes from sleep. ^[2] With its tunnel option, the daemon opens a Cloudflare tunnel and prints a QR code, but cloudflared must be installed separately. ^[2] Check your network setup before relying on the tunnel for remote access.

Free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation (per machine running the daemon), a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates. ^[2]

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