Is Reviu lighter than GitKraken?

Reviu is a native Rust and GPUI app rather than an Electron app, so it avoids the memory footprint of a bundled browser runtime. It focuses on Git and GitHub review rather than a full DevEx platform.

Does Reviu do GitHub pull request review?

Yes. Reviu Pro reviews pull requests in-app with inline and split diffs, review comments, replies, resolved threads, checks, merge readiness, and merge actions.

Does Reviu run on Linux like GitKraken?

Yes. Both run on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Reviu adds a native Rust interface and a built-in Claude or Codex agent panel.

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Reviu vs GitKraken

GitKraken Desktop is a cross-platform Electron Git client and part of a broader DevEx platform with boards, GitLens, and team features. It has a free tier and paid subscriptions.

Reviu takes the opposite approach: a lean, native Rust client focused on the review loop, from your agent's diff to a merged GitHub pull request, without the weight of an Electron platform.

How Reviu and GitKraken compare

	Reviu	GitKraken
Rendering engine	Native Rust + GPUI, GPU-accelerated	Electron (web tech)
Platforms	macOS, Windows, Linux	macOS, Windows, Linux
Pricing	Free local Git, Pro $9/mo or $79/yr	Free tier + paid subscription
Source available	Yes, FSL-1.1 (Apache-2.0 after 2 years)	No (proprietary)
Keyboard-first command palette	Yes, every Git action	Limited
AI agent panel (review-to-agent)	Yes, Claude and Codex, free	No
In-app GitHub PR review	Yes, inline/split diff, comments, checks, merge (Pro)	Yes, create and view PRs

When GitKraken is the better choice

You want an all-in-one DevEx platform with boards, GitLens, and team collaboration features.
You are invested in the GitKraken ecosystem across editor and CLI.

When Reviu fits better

You want a focused, native, keyboard-first review surface instead of an Electron platform.
You want to review your agent's code before pushing, with review-to-agent comments on local diffs.

Frequently asked questions

Is Reviu lighter than GitKraken?: Reviu is a native Rust and GPUI app rather than an Electron app, so it avoids the memory footprint of a bundled browser runtime. It focuses on Git and GitHub review rather than a full DevEx platform.
Does Reviu do GitHub pull request review?: Yes. Reviu Pro reviews pull requests in-app with inline and split diffs, review comments, replies, resolved threads, checks, merge readiness, and merge actions.
Does Reviu run on Linux like GitKraken?: Yes. Both run on macOS, Windows, and Linux. Reviu adds a native Rust interface and a built-in Claude or Codex agent panel.

Try Reviu

Use Reviu free for local Git and the agent panel, then start Reviu Pro for GitHub pull request review, notifications, issues, and merge in the desktop app.

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