This page summarizes publicly available information about selected commercial Git GUI clients, including their legal vendor entity, headquarters location, and publicly visible ownership structure.
| SmartGit | GitKraken | Tower | Fork | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vendor / Legal Entity | Syntevo GmbH | GitKraken (formerly Axosoft) | fournova Software GmbH | Individual author named in license |
| State of Residence | Germany | USA | Germany | Czech Republic |
| Purely European | ||||
| Corporate Structure | Private company owned by european individuals | Private company; majority investment by Resurgens Technology Partners | Part of SaaS.group (international company) | Private company owned by individual developers |
This overview includes selected Git GUI clients. "Based in" refers to the vendor's registered legal headquarters, where publicly stated. Information is derived from publicly available sources, primarily vendor imprint pages, "About" pages, licensing terms, and official company information. Last verified: 2026-03-05.