What both do
| Feature | Mergepond | Fork |
|---|---|---|
| Commit graph | YesDraws only the rows on screen; filter by message, author, path and dateDocs | YesCommit graph with collapsible mergesgit-fork.com |
| Interactive rebase | YesDrag to reorder; pick, reword, squash, fixup, drop or edit each commitDocs | YesInteractive rebase dialog, plus drag-and-drop reorder and squashgit-fork.com |
| Merge conflict tool | YesKeep ours, theirs or both for each conflict, then continueDocs | YesBuilt-in merge conflict resolver; external merge tools also supportedgit-fork.com |
| Line and hunk staging | PartialWhole files and single hunks; not single linesDocs | YesLine and hunk (chunk) staginggit-fork.com |
| Blame | YesBlame and file history in one sheetDocs | YesBlame view with timelinegit-fork.com |
| Stashes | YesStash, apply, pop and drop, with undo for drop and popDocs | YesMultiple stashes, partial stash, shown in commit listgit-fork.com |
| Git LFS | PartialShows whether a repo uses LFS and pulls LFS filesDocs | YesIncludes LFS locks and prunegit-fork.com |
| Submodules | PartialLists submodules and their state, and updates themDocs | Yesgit-fork.com |
| Worktrees | YesFrom a branch or pull request, with setup steps; safe cleanupDocs | YesCreate, delete and switch worktrees; check out a remote branch as a worktreegit-fork.com |
| Per-project Git identities | YesOne per workspace, with a warning before a commit as the wrong oneDocs | PartialMultiple accounts per hosting service; per-repo commit identity not confirmedgit-fork.com |
| Command palette | Yes⌘K for every command; ⌘P to switch reposDocs | YesQuick Launch (Cmd+P) with fuzzy searchgit-fork.com |
| Pull requests | PartialChecks a pull request out into its own worktree by numberDocs | YesCreate PRs for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps; PR list on Windowsgit-fork.com |
What only Mergepond does
| Feature | Mergepond | Fork |
|---|---|---|
| Repos on another machine over SSH | YesPro. Repos on Linux or macOS hosts you reach over SSHDocs | UnknownNot found on Fork’s own site or docs. |
| Coding-agent worktree board | YesPro. Worktrees by state: working, ready for review, merged or goneDocs | UnknownNot found on Fork’s own site or docs. |
| Coding-agent plugin (MCP and CLI) | YesFree. pond: an MCP server and CLI, with a Claude Code plugin; agents create and mark worktreesDocs | NoCalls Claude, Codex or Cursor from Fork for commit messages and review; nothing for agents to drive Forkgit-fork.com |
What only Fork does
- Also available for Windows; one licence covers Mac and Windows. git-fork.com
- Built-in Git-flow support. git-fork.com
- AI branch code review and commit messages via Claude Code or Codex. git-fork.com
Where Fork goes further
- Line and hunk staging. Fork: Line and hunk (chunk) staging. git-fork.comMergepond: Whole files and single hunks; not single lines.
- Git LFS. Fork: Includes LFS locks and prune. git-fork.comMergepond: Shows whether a repo uses LFS and pulls LFS files.
- Submodules. Fork: Yes. git-fork.comMergepond: Lists submodules and their state, and updates them.
- Pull requests. Fork: Create PRs for GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket and Azure DevOps; PR list on Windows. git-fork.comMergepond: Checks a pull request out into its own worktree by number.
Price, licence and platforms
| Item | Mergepond | Fork |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free for repos on your MacPro is US$49.99 once: repos over SSH, unlimited workspaces and the worktree board, updates for life and new features released in your first year.Pricing | US$59.99 one-time licence (1 user, up to 3 machines, Mac and Windows), free evaluationgit-fork.com |
| Licence | Proprietary.Docs | Proprietarygit-fork.com |
| Platforms | macOS 13 or later, Apple silicon and Intel.Mac only for now. Windows and Linux are coming soon. | macOS, Windowsgit-fork.com |
Switching from Fork
There is nothing to import. Mergepond opens the same repository folders Fork does, and your branches, stashes, remotes and Git config live in the repository, not in either app. You can keep Fork installed and open the same repo in both while you decide.
Guide: Switching from Fork
Mergepond and Fork: questions
Is Mergepond a good Fork alternative on the Mac?
If you want what Fork does on the Mac plus repos on other machines over SSH, worktrees that run your setup steps, a worktree board and a Git identity per project, yes. If you need Windows or built-in Git-flow, Fork has both and Mergepond has neither: Mergepond is Mac only for now, and Windows and Linux are coming soon.
Can I use Fork and Mergepond on the same repository?
Yes. Both work on the repository on disk with standard Git, so you can open the same folder in either app and go back to Fork at any time.
How do the prices compare?
Fork lists a US$59.99 licence that covers Mac and Windows, with a free evaluation (checked on git-fork.com on 10 November 2026). Mergepond is free for repos on your Mac with no time limit. Pro is a one-time purchase of US$49.99, or A$79.99 including GST in Australia, that adds repos over SSH, unlimited workspaces and the worktree board.
Does Mergepond support Git-flow?
No. Fork has Git-flow built in. Mergepond has no Git-flow commands, though you can still run git flow in a terminal on the same repository.