GitKraken — Overview & Pricing

GitKraken is a Git GUI and developer productivity suite operated by Axosoft, LLC (doing business as GitKraken), headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, United States. The product launched in 2002 and has become a category staple. This page tracks live pricing, named tiers, supported platforms and the practical jobs where GitKraken earns its keep against competing in the Git client and developer productivity category alongside other Git GUIs and IDE extensions.

Quick Facts

• Operator: Axosoft, LLC (doing business as GitKraken)
• Headquarters: Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
• Founded: 2002
• Public-market status: privately held
• Flagship paid tier: Pro (Pro at $4.95/user/month annual)
• Free tier available: Yes (Free)
• Where it sells: Sold globally with USD billing
• 2025-2026 differentiator: GitKraken acquired GitLens (the dominant VS Code Git extension) in 2022 and rolled out GitKraken AI plus deeper Git integration across the Client, Cloud and CLI products in 2024-2025.

What is GitKraken?

GitKraken is a Git GUI and developer productivity suite that launched in 2002 under Axosoft, LLC (doing business as GitKraken). The product is built around Cross-platform Git GUI with visual commit graph, GitLens for Visual Studio Code with advanced blame and history, Interactive rebase, merge conflict editor and split diffs, with the rest of the catalogue tracked in the platform sections below. The Subger catalogue page pulls live tier pricing from our internal database and links into cancel guides, deal hunters and renewal price trackers so subscribers can monitor GitKraken across its full lifecycle.

Why choose GitKraken

Product roadmap and 2025-2026 differentiation

GitKraken is operated by Axosoft, LLC (doing business as GitKraken) out of Scottsdale, Arizona, United States, and the team continues to invest in the catalogue that subscribers care about most. The latest roadmap milestone — gitkraken acquired gitlens (the dominant vs code git extension) in 2022 — gives buyers a concrete reason to evaluate GitKraken now rather than waiting for the next refresh cycle.

Feature breadth that matters

Beyond the headline, GitKraken ships GitKraken AI for commit messages, PR summaries and code explanations, Glo Boards integration for issue tracking and SSO and audit log on the Enterprise tier with on-prem option. This depth matters because teams rarely buy a single capability — they need a system that absorbs adjacent jobs over time without forcing a vendor switch.

Integration ecosystem and developer access

GitKraken integrates with the rest of the modern productivity and developer stack out of the box. The GitKraken team maintains documented webhooks, public APIs and official client libraries so engineering teams can wire it into their existing identity, observability and CI/CD systems without bespoke glue code.

GitKraken pricing in 2026

The current ladder for GitKraken ranges from Free ($0) up to GitKraken Pro Annual ($48.95/user/year). The anchor paid tier most teams compare is Pro at Pro at $4.95/user/month annual, sourced from the public GitKraken pricing page.

Live pricing across countries

For country-by-country billing currency, taxes and renewal pricing for GitKraken, see the live pricing table on this page. It pulls directly from our catalogue so promotions, anchor tiers and price drops surface the moment we capture them.

GitKraken apps and platform coverage

GitKraken runs on the platforms its category demands. The table below summarises coverage as of 2026.

Use cases GitKraken fits

• Subscribers using cross-platform git gui with visual commit graph as their primary reason to upgrade
• Teams that need gitlens for visual studio code with advanced blame and history on a single billing relationship
• Buyers who value interactive rebase, merge conflict editor and split diffs as part of the Pro bundle
• Operators evaluating GitKraken against competing in the Git client and developer productivity category alongside other Git GUIs and IDE extensions
• Existing GitKraken customers expanding their footprint to Pro from a free or entry tier

Comparable products in the Subger catalogue

If you are evaluating GitKraken alongside other tools, the Subger catalogue maintains a separate page per service with live pricing and tier names. Use the relevant hub to compare GitKraken with adjacent Git GUI and developer productivity suite candidates on price, free-tier availability and feature coverage. For each candidate Subger also tracks the cancellation flow, current promo codes and renewal price history so total cost of ownership is visible upfront. Start with the Deals hub, the Promo codes hub and the Renewal price tracker.

Frequently asked questions

Who operates GitKraken?

The legal operator is Axosoft, LLC (doing business as GitKraken). The product was founded in 2002; the parent's public-market status today is privately held.

How much does GitKraken cost in 2026?

The flagship paid tier (Pro) is Pro at $4.95/user/month annual. The full ladder — Free, Pro, Pro Suite, Enterprise, GitKraken Pro Annual — is in the pricing table above with feature differences per tier.

Does GitKraken offer a free tier or trial?

Yes — Free is available at $0 with the usage caps shown in the pricing table above. You can also browse the Subger deals page for promotional pricing on paid tiers.

What platforms does GitKraken run on?

GitKraken covers the platforms shown in the platform table above. Mobile, desktop and API surfaces vary by tier, and the vendor's release notes track new integrations as they ship.

What's new in GitKraken for 2025-2026?

In short, the team continues to invest where it matters most: gitkraken acquired gitlens (the dominant vs code git extension) in 2022. That is the development most likely to influence whether GitKraken is the right choice for a buyer evaluating Git GUI and developer productivity suite options in 2026.

How does GitKraken compare to other Git GUI and developer productivity suite options?

GitKraken differentiates on cross-platform git gui with visual commit graph and gitlens for visual studio code with advanced blame and history plus the broader feature ladder shown above. For a side-by-side comparison with adjacent products, see the Subger category hub linked at the bottom of this page.

Can I cancel GitKraken anytime?

Yes — cancellation is self-service from gitkraken.com under Account → Subscription. Subger maintains a step-by-step cancellation guide on the cancel hub that covers the specific in-product flow, refund eligibility and what data is preserved after cancel.

Does GitKraken offer team, family or enterprise pricing?

Yes — the higher tiers (GitKraken Pro Annual) target larger deployments with admin controls, audit logs and dedicated support. Quoted pricing depends on seat count and contract length; the pricing table above shows the published anchors.

Is GitKraken available outside the United States?

Yes. GitKraken is sold across the following markets: Sold globally with USD billing. See the live pricing table for country-specific tier pricing in local currencies where applicable.

Where can I find GitKraken deals and promo codes?

The Subger deals page tracks current GitKraken promotional pricing, and the renewal price tracker stores historical price points so subscribers can spot post-trial price hikes. Both are linked in the related guides section below.

Get started with GitKraken

To sign up for GitKraken, head to the live pricing table at the top of this page. Pick the tier that matches usage: Free for evaluation or Pro for production usage at Pro at $4.95/user/month annual, or the GitKraken Pro Annual tier for advanced deployments. After signup, bookmark this Subger page to monitor renewal pricing and catch any tier or anchor-price changes from Axosoft, LLC (doing business as GitKraken).

Related Subger guides

• Cancel GitKraken — step-by-step cancellation guide for the current portal
• GitKraken deals and promo codes — live promotional offers tracked across the year
• GitKraken true price tracker — renewal-price history and post-trial cost watch
• GitKraken promo codes — coupon and code archive with expiration tracking
• Browse the full Subger services catalogue