GitKraken Desktop vs GitComet

GitKraken Desktop9.1Visit GitComet8.7Visit

Higher score GitKraken Desktop #3 in Git GUI Clients 9.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit GitKraken

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GitComet #7 in Git GUI Clients 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit GitComet

• GitKraken Desktop fits best

  Teams wanting a mature, full-featured Git GUI

• GitComet fits best

  Users wanting a low-cost, focused Git GUI

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Side by side

Feature	GitKraken Desktop 9.1/10 Visit ↗	GitComet 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Git GUI Clients	#7 in Git GUI Clients
Best for	Teams wanting a mature, full-featured Git GUI	Users wanting a low-cost, focused Git GUI
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	€20 one-time
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Desktop, Self-hosted	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Community, Docs	Email, Community, Docs
Integrations	12 integrations	7 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features GitKraken Desktop 5/5 · GitComet 5/5
Offline mode	✓	✓
Git LFS support	✓	✓
Git submodules	✓	✓
Interactive rebase	✓	✓
Conflict editor	✓	✓
Specs
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Linux, macOS, Windows
Our review
Pros	Interactive rebase, LFS, submodules, and conflict editing Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with offline support Integrates with major Git hosts, Jira, Trello, and GitHub Issues	Free local-first workflow for personal and commercial use Interactive rebase, worktrees, submodules, and detailed staging Two-way and three-way merge tools across major desktop platforms
Cons	Private repository access starts above the Community plan Advanced team controls require higher-tier plans Business pricing is custom quote only	Professional is a planned edition with a waitlist No built-in AI features Fetch, pull, and push require configured Git remotes
Our verdict	GitKraken Desktop is a graphical Git client for developers and development teams that prefer visual repository workflows. Its visual commit graph, branch management, merging, rebasing, embedded terminal, and repository history tools cover… Read the review →	GitComet is an open-source desktop Git client for Linux, macOS, and Windows. It is aimed at developers and software teams working with local repositories, including large codebases. The application supports repository browsing, history… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• GitKraken Desktop — where it wins

  • Interactive rebase, LFS, submodules, and conflict editing
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with offline support
  • Integrates with major Git hosts, Jira, Trello, and GitHub Issues

  Where it doesn't

  • Private repository access starts above the Community plan
  • Advanced team controls require higher-tier plans
  • Business pricing is custom quote only

• GitComet — where it wins

  • Free local-first workflow for personal and commercial use
  • Interactive rebase, worktrees, submodules, and detailed staging
  • Two-way and three-way merge tools across major desktop platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional is a planned edition with a waitlist
  • No built-in AI features
  • Fetch, pull, and push require configured Git remotes

• GitKraken Desktop9.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

  A mature Git GUI with deep repository workflows, hosting integrations, and team tiers.

  Visit GitKrakenFull verdict →
• GitComet8.7/10 · Free plan

  A focused, low-cost Git GUI with strong repository and conflict workflows.

  Visit GitCometFull verdict →