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Indie alternatives to GitHub Desktop
5 products made by independent developers and small teams that do what GitHub Desktop does, 2 of them with a free plan. Free and open-source options come first.
At a glance
| Product | Price | Open source | Self-host | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitButler | Free | Yes | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| GitKraken | Free plan | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Fork | Paid | – | – | Mac, Windows |
| Sublime Merge | Paid | – | – | Mac, Windows, Linux |
| Tower | Paid | – | – | Mac, Windows |
The alternatives
4. Sublime Merge
Fast git client from the makers of Sublime Text
Sublime Merge is a cross-platform git GUI with fast search, a three-way merge tool and side-by-side diffs.
Paid · Mac, Windows, Linux · Website ↗
Questions
Is there a free alternative to GitHub Desktop?
Yes. 2 of the 5 indie alternatives listed here have a free plan or are free: GitButler and GitKraken.
Is there an open-source alternative to GitHub Desktop?
GitButler is open source.
What makes these alternatives to GitHub Desktop “indie”?
They are built by independent developers or small teams rather than large companies. Each one is listed because it does the same core job as GitHub Desktop.
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