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GitUp vs Sourcetree in 2026

GitUp and Sourcetree compared on what each does, what each costs, how each is set up and what to check before you pick a Git GUI client.

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GitUp is a free, open-source macOS Git client that bypasses the Git binary and interacts directly with the repo database [1] [1]. Sourcetree is a free Git client for Windows and Mac that provides a GUI for visualizing and managing repositories [2] [2]. GitUp's sources describe undo with cmd-z, a commit graph that loads 40,000 commits in under a second, and search across branches, tags and every commit by message, author and diff content [1] [1] [1]. Sourcetree's sources describe detailed branching diagrams, Git LFS support, Git-flow, submodules and an interactive rebase tool [2] [2] [2] [2] [2]. RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use and shows the branch, changed files and ahead/behind count for every repo across the folders you add [3] [3].

OptionPricePlatformsVersion controlMulti-repo overview
GitUpFree and open-source [1]macOS 12.4 or later [1]Git [1]Not stated in its sources [1]
SourcetreeFree [2]Mac OS X and Windows [2]Git and Mercurial [2]Not stated in its sources [2]
RepoYetiFree for noncommercial use; commercial use US$79 per installation [3]Windows x64, Linux x64, macOS Apple Silicon; dashboard in any browser [3]Git [3]Shows branch, changed files and ahead/behind count for every repo under folders you add [3]

The short answer

GitUp is a free, open-source Git client for macOS that lets a developer visualize and edit a repo by interacting directly with the repo database instead of the Git binary [1] [1]. Sourcetree is a free Git client for Windows and Mac that gives a developer a GUI for visualizing and managing repositories [2] [2]. Both tools show commit graphs and let a developer review and stage changes.

On needs, GitUp's page says it covers undoing the latest changes with cmd-z [1], loading a 40,000-commit graph in under a second [1], rewriting, splitting, deleting, reordering, fixup, squash, cherry-pick, merge and rebase commits [1], and searching branches, tags and every commit by message, author and diff content [1]. Sourcetree's page says it covers reviewing changesets, stashing and cherry-picking between branches [2], staging and discarding changes by file, hunk or line [2], detailed branching diagrams [2], Git LFS [2], Git-flow [2], submodules [2] and an interactive rebase tool [2]. RepoYeti's claims cover a live repo grid showing branch, changed files and ahead/behind count for every repo under the folders you add [3], a paged commit graph [3], diffs in the Monaco editor [3], a pull preview showing incoming commits and conflicts [3], and an undo and redo for the last git action [3].

What GitUp and Sourcetree are built for

GitUp's own page calls it free and entirely open-source, and says it bypasses the Git binary and interacts directly with the repo database [1] [1]. It requires macOS 12.4 or later [1]. Its page says it loads and renders the entire graph of 40,000 commits for the official Git repo in less than a second [1]. Undoing the latest changes is as easy as cmd-z [1]. A developer can rewrite, split, delete and re-order commits, fixup and squash, cherry-pick, merge and rebase [1]. Search covers branches, tags and every commit by message, author and diff content [1].

Sourcetree's own page calls it a free Git client for Windows and Mac that lets you visualize and manage your repositories through a simple Git GUI [2] [2]. It works with Git and Mercurial [2]. A developer can review changesets, stash and cherry-pick between branches [2], and stage and discard changes by the file, hunk or line [2]. Detailed branching diagrams make it easy to keep up with a team's progress [2]. Sourcetree supports Git LFS for tracking large assets [2], provides Git-flow out of the box [2], supports submodules for managing projects and dependencies [2], and includes an interactive rebase tool [2]. Local search covers commits, file changes and branches [2].

What RepoYeti is built for

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 updates when files change on disk [3]. A developer can select many repos and pin, star, hide, remove, pull or push them all at once [3]. A different commit name and email can be applied to each repo using path rules, and a GitHub account can be pinned to each repo for pushes [3].

The commit graph draws lanes, merges and tags, and loads in pages so large repos open quickly [3]. Diffs between HEAD and the working tree appear in the Monaco editor, side by side or inline, and files can be edited and saved [3]. Before a pull, the incoming commits, the files they touch and any conflicts they would cause are shown [3]. A developer can undo or redo the last git action such as a commit, pull or branch switch, and a rebasing pull or a cherry-pick is refused [3]. Working-tree changes can be split into scoped commits with messages using your own API key for Groq, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, OpenRouter or DeepSeek, and you approve, edit or discard each one [3].

Pricing and fees

GitUp is free and entirely open-source [1]. Sourcetree is a free Git client for Windows and Mac [2]. The sources here give no dollar price for GitUp, and Sourcetree's sources here do not give a dollar price, so no paid price is published here for either tool [1] [2].

RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use, and commercial use costs US$79 per installation, meaning per machine running the daemon, as a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates [3]. No features are locked or time-limited, whether used under the free licence or a paid one [3]. It is licensed under the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0, a source-available license with a noncommercial restriction [3].

Setting it up and daily use

GitUp requires macOS 12.4 or later [1]. The facts here say nothing more about installing or setting up GitUp beyond the macOS version requirement.

Sourcetree is available for Mac OS X and Windows [2]. The facts here say nothing more about installing or configuring Sourcetree beyond the available platforms.

RepoYeti is installed by downloading a single binary from GitHub Releases, or by cloning the repo and running it with Bun 1.1 or newer [3]. Prebuilt binaries are available for Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon, and the dashboard opens in any browser, including on Android or iPhone [3]. The dashboard can be installed to a phone's home screen as a PWA, and it reconnects after the phone wakes from sleep [3]. The live repo grid updates when files change on disk [3], and bulk actions let a developer select many repos to pull or push at once [3]. A developer can run `repoyeti undo|redo` to undo or redo the last git action [3].

Things to check before you choose

Ask which operating system you use. GitUp requires macOS 12.4 or later [1], Sourcetree is available for Mac OS X and Windows [2], and RepoYeti has prebuilt binaries for Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon [3].

Ask which version control system you need. Sourcetree works with Git and Mercurial [2]. GitUp's page says it interacts directly with the repo database [1].

Check cost and licensing. GitUp is free and open-source [1], Sourcetree is free [2], and RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use with a US$79 per installation commercial licence [3].

Check whether you need a single-repo view or a multi-repo overview. RepoYeti's claims describe a grid showing every repo under the folders you add [3]. GitUp's and Sourcetree's sources describe working with individual repositories [1] [2].

How to choose

If you need a free macOS Git client that interacts directly with the repo database, GitUp's page says that is how it works [1] [1].

If you need a free Git client for Windows or Mac that also supports Mercurial, Sourcetree's page says it works with both [2] [2].

If you need Git-flow, submodules or Git LFS, Sourcetree's page describes all three [2] [2] [2].

If you need an undo of the latest changes with cmd-z, GitUp's page describes that [1].

If you need a live overview of many repos at once with branch, changed files and ahead/behind counts, RepoYeti's claims describe that [3], and bulk actions let you pull or push many repos together [3].

If you need per-repo commit identities or a pull preview showing incoming commits and conflicts, RepoYeti's claims describe those [3] [3].

If you need a free tool for noncommercial use with no features locked, RepoYeti's claims say that [3] [3].

Frequently asked questions

Is GitUp free to use?

GitUp is free and entirely open-source [1]. Its page does not mention any paid plan or tier. The facts here give no dollar price because the tool is free [1].

Is Sourcetree free to use?

Sourcetree is a free Git client for Windows and Mac [2]. It works with Git and Mercurial [2], and supports features such as Git-flow, submodules and Git LFS [2] [2] [2].

Is RepoYeti free and what is the commercial price?

RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use, and commercial use costs US$79 per installation, meaning per machine running the daemon, as a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates [3]. It is licensed under the PolyForm Noncommercial License 1.0.0, a source-available license with a noncommercial restriction [3]. No features are locked or time-limited under either licence [3].

How do you install GitUp, Sourcetree and RepoYeti?

GitUp requires macOS 12.4 or later [1]. Sourcetree is available for Mac OS X and Windows [2]. RepoYeti is installed by downloading a single binary from GitHub Releases, or by cloning the repo and running it with Bun 1.1 or newer [3]. Prebuilt binaries are available for Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon [3].

Can GitUp or Sourcetree work with Mercurial repos?

Sourcetree works with Git and Mercurial [2]. GitUp's page does not mention Mercurial, and its sources describe interacting directly with the Git repo database [1]. RepoYeti's claims only mention Git repos [3]. Check each tool's own pages for the latest detail on version control support.

Free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation (per machine running the daemon), a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates. [3]

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Sources

  1. gitup, gitup.co, read 2026-10-09
  2. Sourcetree, sourcetreeapp.com, read 2026-10-07
  3. RepoYeti's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher)

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