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Glint vs Working Copy
Both stand on git gui clients. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Choose Glint if you want a free graphical interface for managing Git repositories across Windows, macOS, or Linux. Look elsewhere if your use must comply with HIPAA or FISMA, or if you require an obligation to provide technical support or maintenance.
Visit Glint Free plan iPhone
Working Copy brings repository editing and Git operations to iOS, with offline commits, automation, and support for several hosting providers. Note the five-repository free-plan limit and avoid AI commit suggestions for sensitive repositories.
Visit Working CopyThe facts
| Glint | Working Copy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | iPhone |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Working Copy Pro Unlock: $35.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Glint | Not published |
| Website | glint.info | workingcopy.app |
| On git gui clients | #15 of 32 | #26 of 32 |
Glint: what it does well
- Includes diff, merge, pull request, and search views.
- Configuration covers cloud integrations, credentials, and profiles.
- Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Free plan costs nothing.
- Offers email, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Google sign-in.
What to know first
- The license excludes use where HIPAA or FISMA applies.
- The maker is not obligated to provide support or maintenance.
Working Copy: what it does well
- Commit offline and push after reconnecting
- Shortcuts actions cover common repository tasks
- Supports pull requests for GitHub, Bitbucket, and GitLab
- PGP commit signing is free
- Filesystem encryption protects repositories while the device is locked
What to know first
- Free plan allows 5 repositories
- Conflicted images and other binary files cannot be combined
- AI commit suggestions send staged differences to OpenAI
- Mac version is not yet released
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