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Gitpulsar vs GitKraken Desktop: catalog facts
Gitpulsar	GitKraken Desktop
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.	Freemium A free tier covers public repositories. Private repositories and team features are paid.
Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Browser extension
Native GNOME interface with GTK4 and libadwaita Written in Rust with a focus on being lightweight	The commit graph makes branch history genuinely readable Interactive conflict editor rather than raw conflict markers
Very new project started in 2026 Linux only	Private repositories and integrations need a paid licence Electron application with a noticeable memory footprint
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 22, 2026

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