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Fork vs GitKraken Desktop: catalog facts
Fork	GitKraken Desktop
Paid A one-time purchase is required after the evaluation period.	Freemium A free tier covers public repositories. Private repositories and team features are paid.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
Native application that stays fast on large repositories Clear interactive rebase and conflict resolution tools	The commit graph makes branch history genuinely readable Interactive conflict editor rather than raw conflict markers
Paid one-time licence after the evaluation period macOS and Windows only	Private repositories and integrations need a paid licence Electron application with a noticeable memory footprint
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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