GitKraken Desktop Reviews & Product Details

What I like best about GitKraken Desktop is how easy it makes using Git, especially for visualizing branches and commits. The interface is clean and intuitive, which makes it easy to understand complex version control workflows. I also love how it integrates with GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket, making it easy to manage repositories from one place Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I dislike about GitKraken Desktop is that it can be a bit resource-heavy, especially when working with large repositories. Sometimes it feels slower when there are a lot of commits or branches to load. Also, while the free version is great, some advanced features are locked behind the paid version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GitKraken Desktop stands out as a cross-platform graphical Git client that combines a clean, intuitive interface with robust functionality.

The visual commit graph is particularly effective for understanding project history and branch structure, making it much easier to track changes and resolve merge conflicts. Key features include:

• Visual Commit Graph: The interface provides a clear, interactive map of repository history, simplifying branch management, merges, and rebases. This visualization is especially helpful for quickly identifying the impact of each commit and understanding complex workflows.

• Integrated Terminal: The built-in terminal allows for direct command-line operations without leaving the application, catering to both GUI-focused and command-line users.

• AI-Powered Workflow Enhancements: AI capabilities are embedded to summarize commit histories and generate commit messages, which accelerates routine tasks and reduces cognitive load.

• Launchpad and Workspaces: The Launchpad centralizes issues, pull requests, and work-in-progress items, providing a dashboard to prioritize and act on tasks efficiently. Workspaces enable focused, context-aware development sessions.

• Collaboration Tools: Real-time visibility into team activity, pull requests, and code reviews streamlines collaboration and reduces bottlenecks in the review process.

• Seamless Integrations: GitKraken Desktop integrates with major Git hosting providers and issue tracking tools, reducing the need for context switching and supporting a smoother workflow.

• Cross-Platform Support: Installation is straightforward on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with dedicated installers and official support for major distributions.

• No External Git Required: The application comes bundled with all necessary Git tools, so there’s no need for separate command-line installations unless advanced features are needed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nothing negative to report or that I don't like because the team, if a bug arises, is very quick to fix it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My favorite thing about GitKraken Client is its intuitive user interface. This makes Git easy to learn and use, even for beginners. I also appreciate powerful visualization tools, which help me understand my Git history and spot potential conflicts. Additionally, GitKraken Client’s merge and conflict resolution tools are top-notch, simplifying even the most complex conflict resolution. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

My only real dislike about GitKraken Client is that some of its features are only available in the paid version. For example, the ability to create and manage private repositories is only available in the paid version. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- GitKraken provides an intuitive and user friendly interface that makes it easy to understand and use Git.

- We can create, delete, and switch between branches easily and can perform one quick Push and pull operation, allowing us to simplify our work.

- GitKraken has an intuitive conflict resolver that helps us handle merge conflicts effectively, which reduces the complexities associated with resolving conflicting changes.

- Even for beginners who are new to Git, GitKraken simplifies the learning process, enabling users to grasp Git concepts while performing their Git operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

- GitKraken is undoubtedly great tool for GIT GUI. However, you cannot use more of the features after the 14 days free trial is over.

- However buying the Pro version is worthwhile. It's only $4.95/user/month. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I've a savvy Git commandline user, however I like GitKraken for making my life easier in my day-to-day code review tasks.

It also helps my employees to learn Git commands, while doing things from GitKraken UI (it shows Git commands behind UI actions, so one could learn Git CLI mch faster) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

* It might get quite slow on bigger repositories

* Pricing tiers a little bit confusing

* Inability to hide GitKraken Dashboard/Projects completely Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It was my entry point to the git protocol, been a user since. Right now it's not an entry level product (I recommend for you to learn GIT before hand, if not youll miss a lot of functionality). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

They changed the loading screen, also dismissed kanban boards Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gitkraken is the best tool to manage the GitHub repositories and code using their user-friendly UI. The visualization they provide for all different branches and code updates is really useful for our day-to-day programming life. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gitkraken is already the best tool ever for version control but yes there are some things they can improve on:

- Authorization part for cloning private Github repositories sometimes creates Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gitkraken is a nice git client. You can easily manage your projects using it. It has a nice new functions, like GLO (it is like Trello). So you can easily connect your project to this boards.

I love this function because since I'm using it I can´t forget anything. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The only think I don't like at all is about pricings. The software has a free option and a paid one. I don't like the prices at all. It should be included, for instance in GitHub payments. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The most helpful feature would be the visual tree. It is a great representation of your branches/commit history and helps you visualize everything quite easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gitkraken offers a lot for the user, though it was initially a bit overwhelming having everything at your fingertips represented by icons. I quickly have gotten used to the features and their corresponding icons. The only real downside is that private repos are only accessible with the paid tier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The UI makes it so clear that I would recommend this for beginners who are still learning the git basics, it helped me a lot to visualize branches and understand some concepts when I was learning them Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I feel like the price is a bit too much, maybe if you could come up with cheaper plans that use less features such as the Boards or the Workspaces that some people (including me) don't even use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.