GitKraken (formerly Axosoft) is a software company based in Scottsdale, Arizona. Founded in 2000, the company was purchased in 2020 by Resurgens Technology Partners, and changed its name from Axosoft to GitKraken in 2021.
The company's eponymous proprietary product GitKraken encompasses a wide range of DevEx tools. The GitKraken DevEx platform includes tools like: GitKraken Git GUI, a Git client available on Mac, Windows, and Linux, GitLens for VS Code, Git Integration for Jira, GitKraken.dev, GitKraken Browser Extension, and more.
The Axosoft (formerly OnTime) product is a proprietary project management and bug tracking system developed by GitKraken.
The system is available as hosted or on-premises software. The software allows project managers and developers to see each task, requirement, defect and incident in the system on individual filing cards through the Scrum planning board. Axosoft operates as a web application and can integrate with Microsoft Visual Studio and TortoiseSVN.
What is GitKraken?
GitKraken by GitKraken is proprietary Windows software in the ides & code editors category. It is written in C#. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 409.7 MB. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 12.5.0, released on September 14, 2026. The version history goes back to June 17, 2025: 23 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 19 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 186,817 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 2 of our languages. Similar programs include OpenCode, RStudio and Node.js (LTS).
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 19 a year)
- Also runs on Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- Large download (409.7 MB)
In short: GitKraken is an ides & code editor tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Key features
- See your branching, merging and commit history in a dark or light themed graph.
- Simplify complicated commands like merge, rebase and push into drag and drop actions.
- Integrate with GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, GitLab, GitLab Self-Hosted, Bitbucket and VSTS.
- Create, clone and add remote repos from integrated services.
- Create and view pull requests from integrated services.
- Easily open repos, set favorites, and organize them in project groups.
- View file history and blame.
- Quickly undo or redo with one click.
- Use the built-in code editor to directly edit files without switching tools.
- While editing code, use diff split view, syntax highlighting and search files.
- Resolve merge conflicts without ever leaving the app.
- Use multiple profiles for work and personal projects.
- Use Gitflow, Git Hooks, LFS and submodules.
- Reduce context switching, and use Glo Boards to help your dev team track tasks and issues from inside the GitKraken Git Client.
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Is GitKraken safe to download?
- The file is served by api.gitkraken.dev; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
96C1D2BD9BC639FCCE0D537F55B5BEEED72632C3F182F95BA0F082532C543676· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 23 versions ›23 versions over 1 year · about 19 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5.0Latest | September 14, 2026 | 409.7 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.4.1 | September 2, 2026 | 409.6 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.4.0 | August 5, 2026 | 409.2 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.3.1 | July 16, 2026 | 408.5 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.3.0 | July 7, 2026 | 405.6 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.2.1 | June 16, 2026 | 406.2 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.2.0 | June 2, 2026 | 405.9 MB | 64-bit EXE |
| 12.1.2 | May 19, 2026 | 453.9 MB | ARM64 MSIARM64 EXE64-bit EXE64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Axosoft.GitKraken -echoco install gitkraken -yscoop install extras/gitkrakenGitKrakenSetup.exe --silentRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask gitkrakenflatpak install flathub com.axosoft.GitKrakenInformation
- Publisher
- GitKraken
- Category
- IDEs & code editors
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Written in
- C#
- Content rating
- 15+
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 12.5.0
- Released
- September 14, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 18, 2025
- Versions listed
- 23
- Updates / year
- 18.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 186,817
- Website
- gitkraken.com
- winget ID
- Axosoft.GitKraken
- Chocolatey package
- gitkraken
- Scoop package
- extras/gitkraken
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Frequently asked questions
Is GitKraken free?
GitKraken is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is GitKraken safe to download?
The download comes from api.gitkraken.dev; 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 GitKraken 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 GitKraken be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does GitKraken 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 GitKraken?
The versions page lists all 23 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 17, 2025.
Can I use GitKraken without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to GitKraken?
OpenCode, RStudio, Node.js (LTS), Apache NetBeans and VSCodium. The alternatives page compares them.
