GitKraken for Students: 6 months of Pro features free, covering 4 products: GitKraken Desktop, GitLens,…
GitKraken Student Pack via GitHub Student Developer Pack
What you get
- 6 months of Pro features free, covering 4 products: GitKraken Desktop, GitLens, GitKraken CLI, and GitKraken.dev — Pro features on all of them for 6 months
- after the trial you can upgrade to Pro at a discounted rate.
From the official page: “This plan is a 6 month free trial of Pro features for students who are verified on GitHub Student Developer Pack. After the 6 month free trial, you can upgrade to a Pro subscription at a discounted rate.”
How to claim
- Verify your student status through the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
- Create your account at gitkraken.dev using the GitHub sign-in method.
- Go to gitkraken.dev/student and click Start trial.
- Check gitkraken.dev/subscription to confirm the student trial is activated.
Eligibility
Student status must be verified through the GitHub Student Developer Pack; the GitKraken account must be created using the GitHub sign-in method (other sign-in methods do not sync the student license).
Expiry & renewal rules
6 months, counted from the original account creation date; deleting and recreating the account does not reset the clock; an in-app notice and a reminder email are sent near expiry; after expiry you can upgrade to Pro at a discounted rate (legacy Student Plan users are treated as having used theirs and must upgrade to regain access).
Availability
Not specified on the official page. Most student programs require enrollment verification; some restrict by region.
FAQ
Is GitKraken still free for students in 2026?
Yes, as of Oct 21, 2026. 6 months of Pro features free, covering 4 products: GitKraken Desktop, GitLens, GitKraken CLI, and GitKraken Always double-check the official page before relying on an offer — terms do change.
Do I need a credit card? How long does the GitKraken student offer last?
The official page does not state a card requirement clearly — expect to check during signup. Duration details are under Expiry & renewal above. Duration: 6 months, counted from the original account creation date; deleting and recreating the account does not reset the clock; an in-app notice and a reminder email are sent near expiry; after expiry you can upgrade to Pro at a discounted rate (legacy Student Plan users are treated as having used theirs and must upgrade to regain access).
What's the catch with GitKraken's student program?
The honest caveats: 6 months, counted from the original account creation date; deleting and recreating the account does not reset the clock; an in-app notice and a reminder email are sent near expiry; after expiry you can upgrade to Pro at a discounted rate (legacy Student Plan users are treated as having used theirs and must upgrade to regain access).. Student programs are usually limited to non-commercial use, may require yearly re-verification, and can be discontinued with little notice — that is exactly why this page exists. Verify on the official page before building anything on top of a free tier.