GitKraken
Powerful visual Git client for developers and teams
Founded
2015
Starting Price
$0
Category
Developer Tools
Last updated April 5, 2026
About GitKraken
GitKraken is a cross-platform Git GUI client that makes version control intuitive through its legendary commit graph, built-in merge conflict editor, and team collaboration features. Originally launched in 2015 by Axosoft (now rebranded as GitKraken), it supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, integrating with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps. GitKraken's DevEx platform also includes GitLens for VS Code, a CLI tool, and cloud-based workspaces, helping developers visualize complex Git histories, resolve conflicts efficiently, and streamline code review workflows.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Intuitive visual commit graph makes complex Git histories easy to navigate
- Built-in merge conflict editor eliminates the need for external diff tools
- Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux with consistent UI
- Deep integrations with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps
- Interactive rebase with drag-and-drop simplifies commit history management
Key Features
Visual Commit Graph
Interactive, color-coded commit graph that makes complex branch structures easy to understand, with drag-and-drop merge, rebase, and cherry-pick operations.
Built-in Merge Conflict Editor
Side-by-side diff view with inline conflict resolution, allowing developers to resolve merge conflicts directly within the client without switching tools.
Launchpad
Centralized dashboard that surfaces open pull requests, issues, and work-in-progress items to help developers stay focused and prioritize tasks.
Interactive Rebase
Visual drag-and-drop interface for reordering, squashing, and editing commits during an interactive rebase operation.
Cloud Workspaces
Shared workspaces that allow teams to group repositories together, share configurations, and maintain alignment across distributed development teams.
Git Hosting Integrations
Deep integrations with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps for managing pull requests, issues, and CI/CD status directly from the client.
Pricing
Community (Free)
$0/forever
- Public repositories only
- Basic commit graph
- GitKraken CLI
- GitLens Free for VS Code
- 250,000 AI tokens/week
Best For
Visual learners who prefer GUI-based
Visual learners who prefer GUI-based Git workflows over command line
Teams needing a unified Git
Teams needing a unified Git client with built-in merge conflict resolution
Developers managing complex branching strategies
Developers managing complex branching strategies across multiple repositories
Open-source contributors who want a
Open-source contributors who want a free, powerful Git visualization tool
