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Head-to-head · Git Clients

Kommit vs Fork

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Kommit #7 in Git Clients 6.8/10 Open source ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit KDE
Fork #8 in Git Clients 6.8/10 From $59/user ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Fork

Kommit leads on 0 checks, Fork on 3, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Most featuresFork · 3 of 3

Kommit and Fork score identically on our rubric (6.8 out of 10) for git clients; Kommit sits at #7 and Fork at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Fork offers visual history; Kommit doesn't publish it. Fork offers conflict resolution; Kommit doesn't publish it. Fork offers submodule support; Kommit doesn't publish it.

Kommit is the better fit for linux users seeking a basic graphical Git client. Fork is the better fit for desktop users who want a one-time-purchase Git GUI.

  • Kommit fits best

    Linux users seeking a basic graphical Git client

  • Fork fits best

    Desktop users who want a one-time-purchase Git GUI

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Side by side

Feature Kommit 6.8/10 Visit ↗ Fork 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 6.8 6.8
Ranking #7 in Git Clients #8 in Git Clients
Best for Linux users seeking a basic graphical Git client Desktop users who want a one-time-purchase Git GUI
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Linux Windows, macOS
Support Community, Docs Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Kommit 0/3 · Fork 3/3
Visual history Not published ✓ (best)
Conflict resolution Not published ✓ (best)
Submodule support Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Supported platforms Not published macOS, Windows
Repository hosting Not published GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, self-hosted Git repositories
Git workflows Not published branching, merging, rebasing, interactive rebasing, cherry-picking, stashing
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Visual history, staging, and branch management in one desktop client
  • Supports interactive rebase, cherry-pick, stash, and conflict resolution
  • Connects to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps
Cons
  • Available for Linux desktops only
  • Listed workflows focus on core repository browsing and change review
  • Support is through community resources and documentation
  • No free plan; the license costs $59 per user
  • Available only for macOS and Windows
  • Desktop-focused, with no mobile or web client
Our verdict

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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Fork is a desktop Git client for Windows and macOS, aimed at developers who prefer a visual interface for everyday repository work. It brings commit and branch history, repository management, staging, and committing into one application,…

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  1. KommitGit Clients 6.8Open source
  2. ForkGit Clients 6.8From $59/user

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Fork — where it wins

    • Visual history, staging, and branch management in one desktop client
    • Supports interactive rebase, cherry-pick, stash, and conflict resolution
    • Connects to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Azure DevOps

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the license costs $59 per user
    • Available only for macOS and Windows
    • Desktop-focused, with no mobile or web client
  • Kommit6.8/10 · Open source

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

    Visit KDEFull verdict →
  • Fork6.8/10 · From $59/user

    Fork covers core visual Git workflows with a one-time $59 desktop license.

    Visit ForkFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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