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GitKraken DesktopGitFourchette
Freemium

A free tier covers public repositories. Private repositories and team features are paid.

 Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0, with optional donations.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension Linux
  • The commit graph makes branch history genuinely readable
  • Interactive conflict editor rather than raw conflict markers
  • Native-feeling Qt interface that suits KDE Plasma
  • Covers staging, branching, merge conflicts, blame and commit signing
  • Private repositories and integrations need a paid licence
  • Electron application with a noticeable memory footprint
  • Linux only
  • Still under development, with documented limitations
Downloadable app, Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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