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Atlassian SourceTree vs GitHub comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 5, 2025

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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
GitHub
Ranking in Version Control
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (7th)
 

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 GitHub is 5.3%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control
 

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.
Pervez Roy - PeerSpot reviewer
Very good for collaboration on software projects
We use GitHub for code repository alongside Bitbucket GitHub is very good for collaboration on software projects. We prefer Bitbucket for commercial use, while GitHub is used for open source. You can get the differences, history of changes, and version control for various pull requests. You can…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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."
"The tool's UI is good."
"Atlassian SourceTree is a very stable product."
"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."
"A great feature is being able to have different repositories and different kinds of projects in a single solution at a single time. It's just a click away."
"The solution has been stable for us."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is the version control field."
"I like the CI/CD features."
"There are no issues. It's simple, easy, and fully compatible from my perspective with Git."
"I appreciate saving from Visual Studio Code that implements changes directly on GitHub."
"This solution is very easy to use which I like about it. The capacity to own artifacts and share them with others is another good feature. You don't have to write all your code from scratch, you can use available templates and alter the code according to your needs."
"The code sharing and updated history are valuable features."
 

Cons

"The product's UI needs improvement."
"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."
"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."
"The project management sector really needs some improvement for GitHub. I don't know if GitHub made sense for me as a project manager."
"When I was new, I faced challenges with Git commands, such as reversing or deleting mistakes."
"The only thing I see missing in GitHub is that it isn't very user friendly for key personnel who don't have in-depth, technical knowledge. In Jira, there are many functions to upload our test cases, and in GitHub we can only do it manually. There are functions which can be used to upload different files, but that still requires some technical knowledge. A layman cannot do it."
"Though I haven't done much research, GitHub lacks in providing more functions like GitLab."
"GitHub could improve by being more user-friendly."
"GitHub could add more security features. I am not sure how secure it is. If they provide more security features, then it can be used in more official applications."
"The solution could have better support for the Markdown language."
"The solution should have less integration with the AI part, but it needs to add features with other automation tools so that it can be easily integrated."
 

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 private repositories are free, which is very good."
"The licensing model from GitHub is very clear."
"We pay a subscription-based yearly licensing fee for the solution."
"My company purchased it. Before, we used to receive the free version, but then they purchased some of the features."
"There are no licensing fees for the features that we use."
"The basic licensing model is free, and if you need to have technical support and such things, then it does cost something. You only need to pay extra if you need technical support."
"It's cheaper than Bitbucket."
"I think, in terms of price, GitHub is okay compared to other tools."
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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
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Government
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?
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 GitHub?
The control is the most valuable feature as developers can work on a single code.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub?
I'm not aware of the costs associated with GitHub. I simply appreciate its efficiency in managing code and collaborating with team members.
What needs improvement with GitHub?
I would like to see some AI functionality included in GitHub, similar to the features seen in GitLab, to enhance productivity. Additionally, offering limited free access to features like Copilot co...
 

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