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Atlassian SourceTree vs Bitbucket comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Atlassian SourceTree
Ranking in Version Control
6th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Bitbucket
Ranking in Version Control
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Atlassian SourceTree is 5.6%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket is 34.9%, up from 33.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

PrinceKumar1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Utilize Agile methodologies with efficient project management, yet seek improvements in resolving merge conflicts
SourceTree is one of the best tools from a UI perspective. However, I would prefer if SourceTree could address merge conflicts more easily. Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, providing a comprehensive tool for both development and code management, is favored because it can serve as both a development tool and a client for pushing or pulling code, resolving conflicts efficiently. It would be beneficial if SourceTree could offer similar integrated functionalities.
Prathamesh DMarathe - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless collaboration and merge conflict resolution improve code management
I use the Bitbucket tool to store the code repository and maintain a CI/CD pipeline, allowing multiple developers to work on different code branches. We can integrate with the developer Marathe bridge branch, enabling it to be pushed into the production environment within the CI/CD.  I use…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"For me, the branches ' graph was the most valuable feature of Atlassian SourceTree. I often used the terminal, but during a demo, my boss preferred I not switch to the terminal view. SourceTree's graphical interface for managing branches was handy for that. The demo involved making changes, committing them, pushing to the CI/CD tool, running the pipeline, and seeing the integration, all within about twenty minutes."
"The solution's initial setup process is straightforward."
"The tool's UI is good."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"The interface is very good and is easy to use. It tells you when you've committed, when you've uploaded, and gives you the differences."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to fix a broken repository merge."
"Atlassian SourceTree is a very stable product."
"Bitbucket works, and it's reliable"
"It's straightforward to adapt to, with user-friendly features and a convenient UI."
"The setup was okay, and it was well-integrated."
"We use Bitbucket for Jira, Confluence, and Jenkins and we have an automation pipeline. Whenever the coaching is done in Bitbucket we run an automation pipeline from the build, create installations, and tests all in one pipeline. It is done automatically."
"It has a nice user experience to review PRs and provides great pipeline features, integrating well with other Atlassian products."
"The version control feature for our code and the security aspect is valuable to us."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."
"The solution is easy to use. If I need to check out my latest code or I need to send my local code to the depositories it is simple. Overall it is has been a good experience from my side using this solution."
 

Cons

"I have had a food experience with Atlassian SourceTree but it might not be for everyone."
"The visuals, including the UI and UX, have simple fonts, making it an area where certain enhancements can be done."
"For everyday use, I am more comfortable using the command line interface, rather than using SourceTree."
"People think that Visual Studio Code is more intuitive and can serve dual purposes for development and as a client to push or pull code."
"The product's UI needs improvement."
"Its interface could be easy to understand for a programmer."
"Integration with Copilot could be beneficial."
"I would like to see the tool's desktop version."
"In Bitbucket, manual processes are needed to handle changes between repositories."
"In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any."
"I rate Bitbucket five out of 10 for affordability. It isn't cheap."
"I think the configuration can be improved because it is getting more complicated and not very well organized."
"Bitbucket could improve its security. For example, the user access security could improve."
"Bitbucket's usability and integration with other tools could be improved somewhat. My other issue is that Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, and all the other ones use slightly different jargon for the same things. They should come up with a standard language for all these tools."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I do not recall the exact pricing details for SourceTree, but generally, Atlassian products are affordable, and SourceTree typically comes as part of a suite."
"There is a fee for using SourceTree."
"Atlassian SourceTree is a free solution."
"I rate the product price as two on a scale of one to ten, where ten means that it is a very expensive tool."
"You have to buy additional licenses when you exceed 50 users."
"I rate the price from Bitbucket a four out of five."
"We have approximately 40 licenses for Bitbucket."
"I understand Bitbucket's cost is on the higher side."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten because it is cheaper than solutions like GitLab."
"When it comes to licensing we have the standard plan."
"Bitbucket may be perceived as costly for smaller companies."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
16%
Manufacturing Company
13%
University
8%
Educational Organization
50%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Atlassian SourceTree?
Both SourceTree and primary alternatives like Visual Studio Code are open-source, so there are no costs involved.
What needs improvement with Atlassian SourceTree?
SourceTree is one of the best tools from a UI perspective. However, I would prefer if SourceTree could address merge conflicts more easily. Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code, providing a comprehe...
What do you like most about Bitbucket?
It's straightforward to adapt to, with user-friendly features and a convenient UI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitbucket?
Pricing is not based on low cost. It's based on the quality and satisfaction of the services provided. We are not comparing Bitbucket's pricing with GitLab.
What needs improvement with Bitbucket?
I am not able to recollect any new suggestions. In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any. This could be an area for improvement.
 

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Sample Customers

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