A Git client for simultaneous branches on top of your existing workflow.
Publisher’s description
What is GitButler?
GitButler by GitButler is open-source Windows software in the version control category. It ranks 11th by popularity among version control in this catalogue. It is written in Rust. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 36.3 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.22.3, released on August 29, 2026. The version history goes back to April 11, 2024: 147 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 62 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 6,878 times. The source code on GitHub (gitbutlerapp/gitbutler) has 21,837 stars. Similar programs include GitHub CLI, Git and GitTools GitVersion.
Project description on GitHub: “The GitButler version control client, backed by Git, powered by Tauri/Rust/Svelte”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 62 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: GitButler is an open-source version control tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is GitButler safe to download?
- The file is served by releases.gitbutler.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
2152C30D907B3BCC2CC7F470ECCB342C0903A5902340F4D7DCB4D8A96A22A68E· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 147 versions ›147 versions over 2 years · about 62 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.22.3Latest | August 29, 2026 | 36.3 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.22.0 | July 6, 2026 | 35.3 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.21.0 | July 6, 2026 | 34.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.20.4 | June 26, 2026 | 33.6 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.20.3 | June 19, 2026 | 33.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.20.2 | June 19, 2026 | 33.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.20.1 | June 18, 2026 | 33.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.20.0 | June 3, 2026 | 33.3 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id GitButler.GitButler -echoco install gitbutler -yscoop install extras/gitbutlermsiexec /i GitButler_0.22.3_x64_en-US.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {E19A8009-3C18-49F6-9D65-66EBDC6846F8} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask gitbutlerflatpak install flathub com.gitbutler.gitbutlerInformation
- Publisher
- GitButler
- Category
- Version control
- Licence
- Functional Source License, Version 1.1, MIT Future License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/gitbutlerapp/gitbutler
- Written in
- Rust
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 0.22.3
- Released
- August 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- April 11, 2024
- Versions listed
- 147
- Updates / year
- 61.7
- Chocolatey downloads
- 6,878
- GitHub stars
- 21,837
- GitHub forks
- 1,032
- Website
- gitbutler.com
- winget ID
- GitButler.GitButler
- Chocolatey package
- gitbutler
- Scoop package
- extras/gitbutler
- MSI product code
- {E19A8009-3C18-49F6-9D65-66EBDC6846F8}
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitButler free?
Yes. GitButler is open-source software under the Functional Source License, Version 1.1, MIT Future License licence.
Is GitButler safe to download?
The download comes from releases.gitbutler.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install GitButler with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can GitButler be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does GitButler run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of GitButler?
The versions page lists all 147 versions with links to their official installer files, back to April 11, 2024.
What are alternatives to GitButler?
GitHub CLI, Git, GitTools GitVersion, Git Extensions and Mercurial. The alternatives page compares them.
