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GitKraken vs GitHub Desktop: The Git Client That Does More

GitKraken Desktop is the more robust solution for integrating with GitHub. Go from commits to conflict resolution and collaborate with team members all in one place.
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Why Developers Choose GitKraken Desktop Over GitHub Desktop

Visualize repo history
Unlike GitHub Desktop’s linear history, GitKraken Desktop gives you a clear, interactive commit graph so you can see every branch, merge, and relationship at a glance.
Smart Commits, Clean History
With GitKraken’s AI Commit Composer, you’ll never waste another minute writing or rewriting commit messages.
Beyond the Basics
GitHub Desktop handles the simple stuff. GitKraken Desktop adds the tools devs need: commit graphs, conflict resolution, rebasing, an integrated terminal and more.
Visualize repo history
Unlike GitHub Desktop’s linear history, GitKraken Desktop gives you a clear, interactive commit graph so you can see every branch, merge, and relationship at a glance.
Smart Commits, Clean History
With GitKraken’s AI Commit Composer, you’ll never waste another minute writing or rewriting commit messages.
Beyond the Basics
GitHub Desktop handles the simple stuff. GitKraken Desktop adds the tools devs need: commit graphs, conflict resolution, rebasing, an integrated terminal and more.

GitHub Desktop vs GitKraken

GitKraken Desktop isn’t just a Git GUI, it’s the fastest way for developers to master Git without the friction. Visualize branches, resolve conflicts before they derail work, and collaborate seamlessly through an interface designed to cut through chaos. With GitKraken, you ship cleaner code, faster.
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Price
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GitKraken AI
Linux, Mac & Windows compatibility
Visual commit graph
Merge conflict tool
File diff view
Interactive rebase
Pull request review
Integrates with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket & Azure DevOps

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Why Developers Love GitKraken

Using @github is confusing to many people - including me. @GitKraken really helps me figure out complex tasks. Give it a try!
Marc D AndersonCo-Founder, President
Having used @GitHubDesktop for 2 months, I can definitively say @GitKraken is the undefeated champion of Git clients. Period.

Ahmed MusallamLead Data Scientist
My team at Boeing is enjoying GitKraken. The application makes it easy for my team to determine the status of the files and to resolve merge conflicts. And, it makes it difficult to perform unwanted actions.

Micaela MonroeTech Strategist

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Your bridge between apps
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