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GitKraken Desktop vs Tower: catalog facts
GitKraken Desktop	Tower
Freemium A free tier covers public repositories. Private repositories and team features are paid.	Paid A paid subscription is required after the trial.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension	Windows, macOS
The commit graph makes branch history genuinely readable Interactive conflict editor rather than raw conflict markers	Undo for almost any operation, including discarded changes Quick actions and keyboard-driven workflow for heavy daily use
Private repositories and integrations need a paid licence Electron application with a noticeable memory footprint	Subscription pricing macOS and Windows only
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
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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