Tool profile
Fork: cost, fit and limits
Fork is a graphical Git client for Mac and Windows made by Danil Pristupov that provides interactive rebase, a merge conflict helper, image diffs, blame and reflog restore, sold per platform after a free evaluation.
What to know first
Fork lists $59.99 on its home page for the Mac download and the same for the Windows download, each with a free evaluation. The page does not say whether the price is one-time or recurring. The license page lets one user run a key on up to three machines. The vendor pages we read name no AI feature, so Fork is a conventional client judged on diffs, history and rebase.
Fork at a glance
| Maker | Danil Pristupov (named as the Author in the license page), Not stated on the vendor pages |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Entry price | $59.99 |
| API access | No |
| Category | Best AI Git Client Software in 2026, rank 5 of 10 |
| Website | git-fork.com |
Who Fork is best for
Developers who rebase heavily
Interactive rebase lets you edit, reorder and squash commits from a visual list, which helps before opening a pull request.
People who resolve conflicts daily
A conflict helper and a built-in resolver sit in the same window as the history view, so you can resolve a merge without opening a separate merge tool.
Users with a desktop and a laptop
One license key may be used by one person on up to three machines, which covers a desktop, a laptop and a spare without buying extra keys.
Fork plans and pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free evaluation | Free | Download and evaluate the software at no charge; a license is needed for long-term use. |
| Mac or Windows license | $59.99 | Shown per platform on the home page; one key for one user on up to three machines. |
Checked November 2026.
What Fork does
- Interactive rebase
- Reorder, edit, reword and squash commits from a visual list, which removes the need to edit a text-based todo file during a rebase and makes tidying a branch quicker.
- Merge conflict helper
- A built-in resolver for merge conflicts sits next to the history and diff views, so you can compare both sides and choose lines without leaving the application window.
- Image diffs
- Compare changed images in common formats directly in the diff view, which helps designers and front-end developers who commit screenshots, icons and other binary assets next to code.
- File history and blame
- Find every commit that changed a file or directory, and see the last commit that touched each line in the blame view, which speeds up tracing when and why something changed.
- Reflog support
- Restore commits that seem lost by reading the reflog from the interface, which helps after a bad reset or rebase when a branch pointer has moved away from needed work.
- Git LFS, GPG and git-flow
- Git LFS, GPG and git-flow support are listed on the feature overview, covering large files, signed commits and a common branching model, though the pages give no setup detail.
How Fork handles your data
The pages we read do not describe a data policy for Fork. Neither the home page, the about page nor the license page states how usage data is handled, whether any telemetry exists, or where data would be stored. Because no AI feature is named, there is no model provider in the picture. The license page names the Czech Republic as governing law and names Danil Pristupov as author. The vendor's policy was not checked for this beyond those pages.
Where Fork falls short in practice
- No AI feature named. None of the vendor pages we read mention AI, so teams that want drafted commit text or merge assistance need a separate tool next to Fork.
- Price terms unclear. The home page shows $59.99 for each platform without saying whether it renews, so ask before buying for a team and confirm what an update costs.
- Individual maker. The maker is a named individual, and no company, country or support contract is stated on the pages read, though the license page names the Czech Republic as governing law.
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Fork: common questions
How much does Fork cost?
The home page lists $59.99 for the Mac download and for the Windows download, each with a free evaluation. The page does not say whether that is a one-time payment or a recurring one, so confirm with the vendor before purchasing.
Can I use one Fork license on several computers?
Yes, within limits. The license page says one license key may be used by one user on up to three machines. Team use needs a key per person, and the page says nothing about shared or floating keys. Ask the vendor about team keys before ordering several.
Does Fork include any AI features?
The pages we read name none. Fork's feature list focuses on interactive rebase, conflict resolution, image diffs, history, blame and reflog. If AI commit drafting matters, Tower and Gitfox name it, and SmartGit lists AI items in its preview notes.
Is there a free version of Fork?
There is a free evaluation of the Mac and Windows downloads, and the license page says a license is needed for long-term use. It is not a free plan, so plan a purchase once your evaluation period ends. The home page does not give a purchase price for after the evaluation either way.
Does Fork support Git LFS and signed commits?
The feature overview lists Git LFS, GPG and git-flow support. The pages do not detail how each is configured, so test a repository with large files and signed commits during the free evaluation before you roll it out. Neither feature comes with a setup guide on the pages read.