Reviu vs Fork
Fork is a fast, native Git client for macOS and Windows with a clean interface and a one-time purchase. It is a strong local Git tool that many developers like.
Reviu is also native, built with Rust and GPUI, but focused on agent sessions and the review loop: read the diff your agent produced, comment inline, then review and merge GitHub pull requests inside the app with Reviu Pro.
How Reviu and Fork compare
| Reviu | Fork | |
|---|---|---|
| Rendering engine | Native Rust + GPUI, GPU-accelerated | Native (platform UI toolkits) |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | macOS, Windows |
| Pricing | Free agent sessions + local Git, Pro $9/mo or $79/yr | $59.99 one-time (1 user, up to 3 machines) |
| Source available | Yes, FSL-1.1 (Apache-2.0 after 2 years) | No (proprietary) |
| Keyboard-first command palette | Yes, central command palette | Keyboard shortcuts, no central command palette |
| Agent sessions (review-to-agent) | Yes - Claude Code, Codex, and 20+ ACP agents, free | No review-to-agent workflow |
| In-app GitHub PR review | Yes, inline/split diff, comments, checks, merge (Pro) | Git hosting integrations; review stays browser-focused |
When Fork is the better choice
- You want a one-time purchase with no subscription.
- You are happy doing all GitHub pull request review in the browser.
When Reviu fits better
- You want GitHub notifications, pull request review, and merge inside the desktop app, not the browser.
- You want agent sessions with review-to-agent comments on local diffs, or you need Linux support.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Reviu a one-time purchase like Fork?
- No. Agent sessions and local Git in Reviu are free with no account. Reviu Pro, which adds GitHub pull request review, checks, merge, and notifications, is a subscription at $9/month or $79/year with a 14-day free trial.
- Is Reviu native like Fork?
- Yes. Both are native apps rather than Electron. Fork uses platform UI toolkits; Reviu is built with Rust and GPUI for a GPU-accelerated, keyboard-first interface.
- Does Reviu support Linux?
- Yes. Reviu runs on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Fork is available for macOS and Windows only.
Try Reviu
Use Reviu free for agent sessions and local Git, then start Reviu Pro for GitHub pull request review, checks, notifications, and merge in the desktop app.
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