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Head-to-head · Git Clients

GitKraken Desktop vs Kommit

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score GitKraken Desktop #1 in Git Clients 8.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit GitKraken
Kommit #7 in Git Clients 7.9/10 Open source ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit KDE

GitKraken Desktop leads on 0 checks, Kommit on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGitKraken Desktop · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly GitKraken Desktop
  • Free trialonly GitKraken Desktop

GitKraken Desktop scores higher on our rubric for git clients: 8.8 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.

GitKraken Desktop is the better fit for teams wanting a full-featured visual Git client. Kommit is the better fit for linux users seeking a basic graphical Git client.

  • GitKraken Desktop fits best

    Teams wanting a full-featured visual Git client

  • Kommit fits best

    Linux users seeking a basic graphical Git client

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Side by side

Feature GitKraken Desktop 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Kommit 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.9
Ranking #1 in Git Clients #7 in Git Clients
Best for Teams wanting a full-featured visual Git client Linux users seeking a basic graphical Git client
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price — Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Desktop, Self-hosted Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Linux
Support Email, Community, Docs Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features GitKraken Desktop 0/3 · Kommit 0/3
Visual history Not checked yet Not checked yet
Conflict resolution Not checked yet Not checked yet
Submodule support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Repository hosting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Git workflows Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Visual history plus branch, merge, and interactive rebase workflows
  • Built-in conflict editor, Git LFS, and submodule support
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with major hosting integrations
  • Browse files from another branch or commit and view commit and merge graphs
  • Review visual changes, compare diffs, and resolve conflicts
  • Open-source GPL-3.0 software with Dolphin overlay icons
Cons
  • Private repository access requires a paid plan
  • Self-hosted and enterprise integrations require Advanced
  • Business pricing is custom-quoted
  • Available for Linux desktops only
  • Listed workflows focus on core repository browsing and change review
  • Support is through community resources and documentation
Our verdict

GitKraken Desktop is a graphical Git client for developers and development teams who want to manage repositories through a visual interface. Its commit graph and repository history sit alongside branch creation, merging, rebasing, and…

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Kommit is KDE’s graphical Git client for Linux desktops, aimed at developers who want a desktop interface for working with repositories rather than a hosted version-control service. Its workflow covers browsing files from another branch or…

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  1. GitKraken DesktopGit Clients 8.8Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. KommitGit Clients 7.9Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GitKraken Desktop — where it wins

    • Visual history plus branch, merge, and interactive rebase workflows
    • Built-in conflict editor, Git LFS, and submodule support
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with major hosting integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Private repository access requires a paid plan
    • Self-hosted and enterprise integrations require Advanced
    • Business pricing is custom-quoted

  • Kommit — where it wins

    • Browse files from another branch or commit and view commit and merge graphs
    • Review visual changes, compare diffs, and resolve conflicts
    • Open-source GPL-3.0 software with Dolphin overlay icons

    Where it doesn't

    • Available for Linux desktops only
    • Listed workflows focus on core repository browsing and change review
    • Support is through community resources and documentation
  • GitKraken Desktop8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A visual Git workspace with advanced workflows, conflict tools, and hosting integrations.

    Visit GitKrakenFull verdict →
  • Kommit7.9/10 · Open source

    A focused Linux desktop interface for browsing, reviewing, and resolving Git changes.

    Visit KDEFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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