Open Source Alternatives to Tower
A version control client that provides a graphical interface for Git on macOS and Windows, enabling users to manage repositories, commits, branches, and pull requests without using the command line.
Whether you want to cut software costs or escape vendor lock-in, these open source alternatives to Tower give you an option you fully own. Run them on your own server or desktop, so your data stays under your control. This page lists 2 open source alternatives to Tower. The most popular are GitHub Desktop and GitButler. Most use the Custom or MIT license, and 1 offers an official Docker image.
GitHub Desktop
A graphical user interface for managing git repositories and collaborating on projects hosted on github.
GitButler
Manage multiple git branches concurrently with stacked workflows, commit mutations, and integrated ai assistance for developers.
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