--- {"title": "gitup vs Sublime Merge in 2026", "description": "GitUp and Sublime Merge compared on features, pricing, setup and what to check before you pick a Git client in 2026.", "url": "https://saydeploy.com/gitup-vs-sublime-merge/", "date": "2026-10-22"} --- GitUp and Sublime Merge compared on features, pricing, setup and what to check before you pick a Git client in 2026. GitUp is free and open-source, and it requires macOS 12.4 or later. [^1] [^1] Sublime Merge is a cross-platform Git client, available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. [^2] [^2] RepoYeti shows a live grid of repos and a commit graph. [^3] [^3] | Option | Free to use | Paid plan | Account | Install | |---|---|---|---|---| | GitUp | Free and open-source [^1] | Not published [^1] | Not published [^1] | Download for macOS 12.4+ [^1] | | Sublime Merge | Free evaluation [^4] | License required for continued use, price not published [^4] | Not published [^4] | Download installer for Mac, Windows or Linux, 64-bit only [^2] [^4] | | RepoYeti | Free for noncommercial use, PolyForm Noncommercial 1.0.0 [^3] [^3] | US$79 per installation (per machine), perpetual with 12 months of updates [^3] | Not published [^3] | Download single binary from GitHub Releases or run with Bun 1.1+ [^3] | ## The short answer GitUp is a Git client for macOS that is free and open-source. [^1] Sublime Merge is a cross-platform Git client that shows the exact Git commands you run and lets you stage changes line by line or by hunk. [^2] [^2] It runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. [^2] RepoYeti 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] It draws a commit graph with lanes, merges and tags. [^3] It can split working-tree changes into scoped commits with messages using your own API key. [^3] It is free for noncommercial use. [^3] ## What gitup, Sublime Merge is built for GitUp is free and open-source. [^1] It requires macOS 12.4 or later. [^1] Its page says it comes with GitUpKit, a toolkit for building your own Git apps. [^1] Sublime Merge calls itself a cross-platform Git client done the Sublime Text way. [^2] It is available for Mac, Windows, and Linux. [^2] It supports line-by-line and hunk staging so you commit exactly what you want. [^2] It shows the exact Git commands you are using. [^2] It has syntax highlighting for over 40 languages out of the box. [^2] A built-in merge tool lets you resolve merge conflicts. [^2] It includes Git Flow integration and submodule management. [^2] [^2] It is available for 64-bit platforms only. [^4] ## 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] It draws a commit graph with lanes, merges and tags, and loads it in pages so large repos open quickly. [^3] It draws a commit graph with lanes, merges and tags, and loads it in pages so large repos open quickly. [^3] It shows diffs between HEAD and the working tree in the Monaco editor, side by side or inline, and lets you edit and save files. [^3] Before you pull, it shows the incoming commits, the files they touch and any conflicts they would cause. [^3] It uses your own API key for Groq, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, OpenRouter or DeepSeek to split working-tree changes into scoped commits with messages, which you approve, edit or discard. [^3] It lets you select many repos and pin, star, hide, remove, pull or push them all at once. [^3] It applies a different commit name and email to each repo using path rules, and can pin a GitHub account to each repo for pushes. [^3] It can undo or redo the last git action such as a commit, pull or branch switch. [^3] The daemon's full HTTP API is described in an OpenAPI document. [^3] It gives AI agents access to your repos, and any action that changes a repo must be approved first, by you or by a webhook you run. [^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] ## Pricing and fees GitUp is free and open-source, and no paid tier is mentioned in its sources. [^1] Sublime Merge can be downloaded and evaluated for free, however a license must be purchased for continued use. [^4] Its sources do not state a dollar price for that license, so the price is not published here. [^4] RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation, meaning per machine running the daemon, and the licence is perpetual with 12 months of updates. [^3] No features are locked or time-limited, whether you use it 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] The RepoYeti sources here do not state whether an account is required. ## Setting it up and daily use GitUp requires macOS 12.4 or later. [^1] Its page says it comes with GitUpKit, a toolkit for building your own Git apps. [^1] Sublime Merge can be downloaded for Mac, Windows, or Linux and installed via the provided installer. [^2] After launch, you can view the exact Git commands you are using, stage changes line by line or by hunk, and resolve conflicts with the built-in merge tool. [^2] [^2] [^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, and the dashboard opens in any browser, including on Android or iPhone. [^3] Once running, the dashboard shows the live repo grid with branch and changed-file counts. [^3] You can run a command to undo or redo the last git action such as a commit, pull or branch switch. [^3] A command can open a Cloudflare tunnel and print a QR code so you can open the dashboard on your phone, which requires cloudflared to be installed separately. [^3] ## Things to check before you choose Check which operating system you use. GitUp requires macOS 12.4 or later. [^1] Sublime Merge runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux but is available for 64-bit platforms only. [^2] [^4] RepoYeti has prebuilt binaries for Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon. [^3] Check what you pay and what licence terms apply. GitUp is free and open-source. [^1] Sublime Merge can be evaluated for free but a license must be purchased for continued use, and the price is not published. [^4] RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation, meaning per machine running the daemon, and the licence is perpetual with 12 months of updates. [^3] Check whether you want AI-assisted commit generation. RepoYeti uses your own API key to split working-tree changes into scoped commits. [^3] Check whether precise line-by-line staging and visible Git commands matter to your workflow. Sublime Merge supports line-by-line and hunk staging. [^2] Sublime Merge shows the exact Git commands you are using. [^2] Check whether you manage a single repo or many at once. RepoYeti lets you select many repos and pull or push them all at once. [^3] ## How to choose GitUp is free and open-source and requires macOS 12.4 or later. [^1] [^1] Sublime Merge is a cross-platform Git client with line-by-line and hunk staging. [^2] [^2] Sublime Merge shows the exact Git commands you are using. [^2] Sublime Merge has a built-in merge tool for resolving conflicts. [^2] RepoYeti shows a live grid of repos with branch and file counts that update on disk changes. [^3] RepoYeti draws a commit graph with lanes, merges and tags that loads in pages. [^3] RepoYeti can create scoped commits using your own API key. [^3] RepoYeti lets you select many repos and pull or push them all at once. [^3] RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use, and no features are locked or time-limited under either licence. [^3] [^3] ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GitUp free to use? GitUp is free and open-source. [^1] It requires macOS 12.4 or later. [^1] ### Does Sublime Merge require a license? Sublime Merge can be downloaded and evaluated for free, however a license must be purchased for continued use. [^4] Its sources do not state a dollar price for the license, so the price is not published here. [^4] It runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux but is available for 64-bit platforms only. [^2] [^4] ### How much does RepoYeti cost for a business? RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation, meaning per machine running the daemon, and the licence is perpetual with 12 months of updates. [^3] No features are locked or time-limited under either the free or paid licence. [^3] ### What platforms does GitUp run on? GitUp requires macOS 12.4 or later. [^1] If you want a cross-platform Git client, Sublime Merge runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. [^2] RepoYeti has prebuilt binaries for Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon. [^3] ### Can RepoYeti or Sublime Merge work with AI assistants? RepoYeti uses your own API key for Groq, OpenAI, Claude, Gemini, OpenRouter or DeepSeek to split working-tree changes into scoped commits with messages, which you approve, edit or discard. [^3] It also gives AI agents access to your repos, and any action that changes a repo must be approved first. [^3] The Sublime Merge sources given here do not mention AI features, so check its own pages if you want that detail. 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] - [Visit RepoYeti](/go/start-repoyeti) ## Sources [^1]: gitup, gitup.co, read 2026-10-09 (https://gitup.co) [^2]: Sublime Merge, sublimemerge.com, read 2026-10-09 (https://www.sublimemerge.com) [^3]: RepoYeti's own description of itself (the product of this site's publisher) (/go/start-repoyeti) [^4]: Sublime Merge, sublimemerge.com/download, read 2026-10-09 (https://www.sublimemerge.com/download)