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We performed a comparison between Atlassian SourceTree and Git based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Version Control solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Atlassian SourceTree vs. Git Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The most valuable feature is the ability to fix a broken repository merge.""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 solution's initial setup process is straightforward.""The initial setup is straightforward."

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"The product is easy to use.""Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten...Since I am a very simple user of the tool, its scalability is good for me.""The best thing about this solution is that it can be learned very quickly, and used very easily.""Git is an easy-to-use solution that can be used for parallel working.""The most valuable feature of Git is its reliability and user popularity.""The tool's most valuable feature is branch workflows.""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 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."

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Cons
"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 product's UI needs improvement."

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"If the file changes are on the same line, we need to resolve a merge conflict manually. Let's say there is a merge conflict on line 50 because we have multiple commits on the same line number. Git could add some artificial intelligence to resolve the conflict automatically.""Git is mostly command based and needs to have a helpful user interface.""The GUI needs to be improved.""In our company, we sometimes feel the need to have certain kinds of reports, but we never get those customized reports in Git's dashboard.""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.""It would be preferable if the updates could be completed at a faster pace.""In a future release, the user interface should be easier to use and more intuitive.""The UI can be more user-friendly."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "There is a fee for using SourceTree."
  • "Atlassian SourceTree is a free solution."
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  • "We are using the open-source version, which is available free of charge."
  • "There are some extra costs to Git, but it depends on your use case."
  • "This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing fees associated with it, and no extra, 'hidden' charges."
  • "Git is completely free."
  • "As a student, I didn't have to pay for the license."
  • "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."
  • "We use the open-source version."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We use Atlassian SourceTree to manage source code from different environments. It helps us merge all the codes by developers.
    Top Answer:You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches.
    Top Answer:The tool is not expensive. I rate the pricing a three or four out of ten on a scale where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
    Top Answer:I would like to see less updates with the product.
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    Overview

    Atlassian SourceTree is a graphical user interface (GUI) desktop client that facilitates user interaction with Git repositories. SourceTree provides a visual interface that is easy to use and intuitive. It allows developers to save a lot of command lines when working with Git.

    The tool is free and works as a Git client for Windows and Mac OS. You can visualize and manage your repositories via the simple GUI. The client offers an efficient and consistent development process for Git and Mercurial.

    Atlassian SourceTree Key Features

    • Branch management: Typically, managing branches is a time-consuming and tedious process for project managers and developers. With SourceTree, you can switch working copies with a single click. You can also see where you are compared with the version in the repository, alerting you to push or pull.

    • Working copy: Developers who work using the command line often lack visibility. Access the “working copy” section to see the difference between your local copy and the version in the Git repository. This feature allows you to see exactly what has changed.

    • Branch history: the History section displays the full history of the branch, displaying each commit and file change. This feature enables smooth version control.

    • GitFlow: GitFlow organizes the workflow, streamlining parallel code changes and reducing merge conflicts.

    Atlassian SourceTree Benefits

    • Any level user can use SourceTree: beginners and experts benefit from the visibility and streamlined workflows of SourceTree. Beginners benefit from the simplified version control. Experts can review changesets and stash and pick between branches. Senior programmers can customize changeset and stashes, apply patches, rebase or shelve changesets. The tool offers detailed tutorials to help beginners and experts start quickly. Other benefits for beginners include easy access to commands with one click and simplified distributed version control.

    • Code visibility: the visualization of the Git process enables users to manage large projects with multiple branches and commits. SourceTree automatically tracks the activity of your code. It also features bookmarks where you can see a summarized view of all projects and repositories. Therefore, you can check a specific branch or commit with a single click. Finally, it features detailed branching diagrams that make it easy to follow the process.

    • Git and Hg support: the fully-featured GUI supports Git and Mercurial, offering a consistent development process from the start. You can also use SourceTree for a project on Github. Start by creating the project on Github, then connect it to the SourceTree software.

    • Free: the SourceTree tool is free to use, even for commercial uses, without buying a license.

    • Supports Git LFS: users can track large assets and submit code from a single dashboard.

    • Subordinated modules: you can use submodules for hand-picked dependencies and manage and group projects.

    Atlassian SourceTree Use Cases

    • Check-in and check-out code using the client-side application.
    • You can also use SourceTree to repair broken Git repositories because you can easily detect mistakes at a glance.
    • The simple and intuitive user interface allows users to search for and clone remote repositories.

    Reviews from Real Users

    A Program Manager/Engineer at a government says, "The most valuable feature is the ability to fix a broken repository merge… This product has helped because we have been able to fix problems when our code repository breaks."

    Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is easy to learn and has a tiny footprint with lightning fast performance. It outclasses SCM tools like Subversion, CVS, Perforce, and ClearCase with features like cheap local branching, convenient staging areas, and multiple workflows.
    Sample Customers
    Facebook, NASA, Cisco, eBay, Redfin, Toyota, Kaiser Permanente, Gilt, CSIRO, Autodesk, The Daily Telegraph, CODE, Illumnia,
    Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, LinkedIn, Netflix, PostgreSQL, Android, Rails, QT, Gnome, Eclipse
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Government6%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company28%
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business43%
    Midsize Enterprise29%
    Large Enterprise29%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise68%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business28%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise51%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise69%
    Buyer's Guide
    Atlassian SourceTree vs. Git
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Atlassian SourceTree vs. Git and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,649 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Atlassian SourceTree is ranked 6th in Version Control with 5 reviews while Git is ranked 4th in Version Control with 37 reviews. Atlassian SourceTree is rated 7.2, while Git is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Atlassian SourceTree writes "An easy-to-setup solution, but its documentation could be better for technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Git writes "A stable solution that can aid its users in maintaining all application developments ". Atlassian SourceTree is most compared with GitHub, Bitbucket, Bitbucket Server and AWS CodeCommit, whereas Git is most compared with Canonical Bazaar, Surround SCM, IBM Rational ClearCase, Helix Core and Liquibase. See our Atlassian SourceTree vs. Git report.

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