The trial image is maintained within a *public* repository on Docker Hub. No prior authorization is required to access this public image. To download simply run the following command in a local shell:
Once your download completes see the [Desktop Launch Guide](/desktop/launch.md).
### Paid Edition
The paid edition of the [Desktop app](/desktop/README.md) is also delivered as a Docker image and available for use on MacOS, Linux, and Windows 10.
The paid image is maintained within a *private* repository on Docker Hub. Access to this image requires explicit authorization. Authorization is granted as part of [paid service activation](https://gitpitch.com/pricing).
Following successful service activation download instructions for the paid edition of the desktop app will also be displayed on your GitPitch account dashboard.