GitHub Desktop

Open source

Git client with a visual interface for committing, branching, and syncing repositories hosted on GitHub.

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

GitHub Desktop has not yet been editorially reviewed. User reviews and published field data below are unaffected — we say so rather than implying an editorial verdict.

Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://docs.github.com/en/desktopVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerified
Desktop apps(Windows;macOS;Linux): Windows, macOSVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerified
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/desktop/desktopVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): MITVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): GUI Git client for streamlining local code management, Review code changes with precise version comparison (diffs), Drag and drop to cherry-pick, squash, or reorder commits, Stash changes without committing them to a branch, Amend, update or revert commit history with simple adjustmentsVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): New and seasoned developers wanting a free, open-source GUI Git client that hides Git's rough edges and integrates with GitHubVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Simplifying Git workflows for developers new to Git or seasoned users, Local repository management with GitHub integrationVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://desktop.github.com/release-notes/Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2008Verified
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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