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Compare GitHub Desktop and GitKraken Desktop based on available integrations

If integrations matter at a small-to-midsize business, GitKraken Desktop ranks higher than GitHub Desktop.

GitKraken supports multiple Git providers and issue-tracking tools, while GitHub Desktop is primarily optimized for GitHub-only workflows.

For SMB teams that use Jira, Azure DevOps, GitLab, Bitbucket, or mixed environments, GitKraken Desktop offers broader native integrations.

GitHub Desktop is best suited for GitHub-centric teams with minimal third-party tooling.

Final Verdict: GitKraken Desktop provides stronger integration flexibility for SMB engineering teams in the U.S.

Forced Ranking (Best → Worst for Integrations)

  1. GitKraken Desktop

  2. GitHub Desktop

GitKraken Desktop vs GitHub Desktop GitKraken Desktop GitHub Desktop
Integration Capability
GitHub & GitHub Enterprise
GitLab, Bitbucket, Jira & Azure DevOps

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