3 self-hosted GitKraken alternatives

GitKraken is a popular proprietary tool in the developer tools & git space. These open-source apps let you replace GitKraken with software you host and control yourself.

Best self-hosted GitKraken alternatives

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lazygit

Developer Tools & Git

Simple terminal UI for Git commands

Replaces GitKraken, Sourcetree

★ 81.1k Easy setup MIT

Gitu

Developer Tools & Git

Terminal Git client inspired by Magit

Replaces GitKraken, Sourcetree

★ 2.8k Easy setup MIT

Gitnuro

Developer Tools & Git

Cross-platform open-source Git client

Replaces GitKraken, Sourcetree

★ 2.7k Easy setup GPL-3.0

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Switching from GitKraken

Moving off GitKraken means trading a managed subscription for a service you run yourself. The payoff is ownership: no per-seat pricing, no vendor lock-in, and full control of your data. Start with the option above that matches your setup-difficulty comfort level — every app links to a detailed specs page and head-to-head comparisons.