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Fork vs GitKraken: What are the differences?
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1. Feature Set: Fork provides a comprehensive feature set that includes a visual commit history, branch management, merge conflict resolution, and a built-in text editor. On the other hand, GitKraken offers similar features but also includes functionalities like git blame, stash management, and interactive rebasing.
2. User Interface: The user interface of Fork is straightforward and simple, making it easy for beginners to use. GitKraken, on the other hand, has a more visually appealing and intuitive interface, with various customization options and a smoother user experience.
3. Integration with GitHub: Fork has seamless integration with GitHub, allowing users to easily clone and manage repositories, create pull requests, and view and create issues. While GitKraken also integrates with GitHub, it offers additional features like code reviews and the ability to sign commits using the GPG key.
4. Pricing: Fork is primarily free to use, with a Pro version available that includes advanced features like dark mode, multiple profiles, and professional support. GitKraken offers a free version with limited features and a paid Pro version that includes additional functionality like GitFlow integration and file history.
5. Collaboration: Fork allows users to collaborate on projects by cloning repositories, creating branches, and merging changes. GitKraken offers similar collaboration features but also provides a built-in chat system, which allows team members to communicate and discuss code changes directly within the app.
6. Platform Compatibility: Fork is available for Windows and macOS operating systems, while GitKraken also supports Linux. This makes GitKraken a better choice for developers working on Linux-based systems.
In summary, Fork and GitKraken are both powerful Git clients with unique features and capabilities. Fork is more user-friendly and provides seamless integration with GitHub, while GitKraken offers a more visually appealing interface and additional collaboration features. The choice between the two depends on the specific needs and preferences of the user.
Decisions about Fork and GitKraken
Stefan Papp
I explored many Git Desktop tools for the Mac and my final decision was to use Fork. What I love about for that it contains three features, I like about a Git Client tool.
It allows * to handle day to day git operations (least important for me as I am cli junkie) * it helps to investigate the history * most important of all, it has a repo manager which many other tools are missing.
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Pros of GitKraken
Pros of Fork
- One of the easiest and fastest git GUIs19
- Nice UX14
- Does the job way better than others13
- Fast, Great support, Does-it-all, blazing fast13
- Dark theme11
- Intuitive interactive rebase and conflict resolution UI9
- Gitflow support9
- Excellent commit history tree view7
- This even looks the same as SourceTree5
- Repository Manager4
- Built-in developer feedback3
- Countless quality of life features3
- Github Notifications2
- Not buggy, works smoothly2
- Keyaboard-only2
- Visual branch history2
- Reflog support2
- Git ammend1
- Smart 'Open in' menu; e.g. explorer, bit, giithub .1
- Interactive rebase window1
- Native application1
- Intuitive merge conflict resolution1
- Unique Activity Manager shows current/past operations1
Pros of GitKraken
- Dark theme59
- Best linux git client34
- Great overview29
- Full featured client21
- Gitflow support20
- Beautiful UI19
- Very easy to use18
- Graph16
- Works great on both linux and windows13
- Effortless13
- Easy Merge Conflict Tool6
- Amazing Github and Bitbucket integration5
- Great UX4
- Integration with GitHub3
- Automatic Repo Discovery3
- Submodule support3
- Easy to Learn and Setup3
- Super fast3
- Fuzzy find (CTRL P)2
- Very user friendly1
- Much more stable than source tree1
- Great for non-dev users1
- Because it has Linux client1
- Command palette (CTRL Shift P)1
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Cons of Fork
Cons of GitKraken
Cons of Fork
- Poorly written license2
- Stability is fragile when looking deeply into history1
- Merges that require interactive user decision1
Cons of GitKraken
- Extremely slow when working with large repositories3
- No edit/fixup in interactive rebase3
- Hangs occasionally (not as bad as sourcetree)3
- Not as many features as sourcetree2
- Do not allow to directly edit staging area2
- Does not work like a Mac app2
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What is Fork?
Manage your repositories without leaving the application. Organize the repositores into categories. Fork's Diff Viewer provides a clear view to spot the changes in your source code quickly.
What is GitKraken?
The downright luxurious Git client for Windows, Mac and Linux. Cross-platform, 100% standalone, and free.
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SourceTree
Use the full capability of Git and Mercurial in the SourceTree desktop app. Manage all your repositories, hosted or local, through SourceTree's simple interface.
Tower
Use all of Git's powerful feature set - in a GUI that makes you more productive.
Sublime Merge
A snappy UI, three-way merge tool, side-by-side diffs, syntax highlighting, and more. Evaluate for free – no account, tracking, or time limits.
SmartGit
It is a graphical Git client with support for SVN and Pull Requests for GitHub and Bitbucket. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux.
GitUp
GitUp lets you see your entire labyrinth of branches and merges with perfect clarity. Any change you make, large or small, even outside GitUp, is immediately reflected in GitUp's graph. No refreshing, no waiting.