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Atlassian SourceTree vs Git 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
Git
Ranking in Version Control
4th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
38
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Atlassian SourceTree is 5.3%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Git is 7.2%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Francisco Castrillo - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows fast and effective management of branches and integration
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.
Srujan Panuganti - PeerSpot reviewer
An excellent open source, software hosting solution that provides strong version control functionality and a user-friendly interface
We use this solution to host our software, and where we need to develop new features and new functionality, we create new branch from our existing software, work on our branch, develop it, test it, validate it, and then merge it with the master or main software The best thing about this solution…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The tool's UI is good."
"Atlassian SourceTree is a very stable product."
"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."
"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 product is easy to use."
"All of the features in Git are useful."
"I like that it's easy to use and because it's accessible from a terminal or a graphical user interface if needed. I also like that we can pass comments from Linux if required."
"Git is a product everyone uses, so it's almost inescapable. I like the fact that there is a large ecosystem around it. You can bolt various graphical user interfaces onto it or sign up for various repositories like GitHub and AWS CodeCommit. Git has a large community, so there are lots of resources and knowledge bases you can use."
"The features I am most impressed by is the automation."
"The most valuable feature of Git is its reliability and user popularity."
"Git is a powerful and mature tool that all software engineers use, whether they use it from the command line with the original version or integrate it with various tools. It helps by promoting collaboration and eliminating problems with code in separate locations. This greatly boosts productivity since you're not lost in a massive local repository, and everything remains organized."
"Version control is beneficial as it allows me to keep track of all the modifications I have made to the applications."
 

Cons

"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."
"I have had a food experience with Atlassian SourceTree but it might not be for everyone."
"For everyday use, I am more comfortable using the command line interface, rather than using SourceTree."
"The visuals, including the UI and UX, have simple fonts, making it an area where certain enhancements can be done."
"Synchronization could be better. Sometimes when you create a branch and merge it into another branch, I think it's a bit complex for no reason. The initial setup is also tricky when you do it for the first time."
"Some challenges arise when Git is not used correctly, particularly in managing branches. It's easy to get lost, but these challenges can be overcome with proper management. A common advice is maintaining the repository and ensuring developers are in sync with the production branch. Branches should be promptly merged into development to avoid getting lost in many branches."
"I would like to see an improvement in the way the product owner can review changes."
"Git is mostly command based and needs to have a helpful user interface."
"We would like to see tutorials added to the product, for new users to follow so that they can optimize their use of the solution."
"The product needs to improve its UI."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"The tool's user interface is terrible. It needs to be more user-friendly."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a fee for using SourceTree."
"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."
"Atlassian SourceTree is a free solution."
"The tool is free."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"I am not required to pay due to the small number of users we have. We have a small user base, and we are not using the enterprise version."
"The tool is an open-source product."
"As a student, I didn't have to pay for the license."
"Git is an open-source software."
"Git is free and you don't have to pay for it."
"We are using the open-source version, which is available free of charge."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

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?
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.
What needs improvement with Atlassian SourceTree?
There can be improvements in the way the messages are displayed in the tool. The visuals, including the UI and UX, have simple fonts, making it an area where certain enhancements can be done.
What do you like most about Git?
You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches.
What needs improvement with Git?
There is nothing that could be improved at this time.
 

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