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Atlassian SourceTree pros and cons

Vendor: Atlassian
3.7 out of 5

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PROS

SourceTree significantly reduces the time needed for complex file change merges.
The ability to fix a broken repository merge is highly valuable.
It enables teams to resolve code repository issues effectively.
SourceTree is recognized as a very stable tool.
The branches' graph is considered one of the most valuable features, facilitating better management during demos.

CONS

Users are more comfortable using the command line interface rather than SourceTree.
Visual Studio Code is perceived as more intuitive and versatile for both development and code management.
Performance is a key area for improvement in SourceTree.
The experience with SourceTree may not suit everyone.
Visuals, including fonts, are simple and could be enhanced.
 

Atlassian SourceTree Pros review quotes

reviewer2845986 - PeerSpot reviewer
dev op engineer at a retailer with 11-50 employees
May 25, 2026
Avoiding merge disasters has real value.
PrinceKumar1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Expert Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Feb 12, 2025
Atlassian SourceTree is a very stable product.
Ateeq Ur Rehman - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jun 14, 2024
The tool's UI is good.
Learn what your peers think about Atlassian SourceTree. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: June 2026.
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GW
Vice President at SPECIALIZED PRODUCTS & SVC.
Jun 26, 2023
The solution's initial setup process is straightforward.
reviewer1296141 - PeerSpot reviewer
Program Manager/Engineer at a government with 10,001+ employees
Dec 3, 2020
The most valuable feature is the ability to fix a broken repository merge.
Jose Mejia - PeerSpot reviewer
ETL Developer at INGENIERIA 21 SAS
Sep 29, 2023
The initial setup is straightforward.
reviewer1252938 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dynamic Engineering Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Dec 16, 2021
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.
it_user448362 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at a tech company with 501-1,000 employees
May 22, 2016
I was doing a very complex file change merge using SourceTree and it took me less than half of the time I estimated.
 

Atlassian SourceTree Cons review quotes

reviewer2845986 - PeerSpot reviewer
dev op engineer at a retailer with 11-50 employees
May 25, 2026
The main issue for improving Atlassian SourceTree is performance.
PrinceKumar1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Expert Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Feb 12, 2025
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.
Ateeq Ur Rehman - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Jun 14, 2024
The visuals, including the UI and UX, have simple fonts, making it an area where certain enhancements can be done.
Learn what your peers think about Atlassian SourceTree. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: June 2026.
899,258 professionals have used our research since 2012.
GW
Vice President at SPECIALIZED PRODUCTS & SVC.
Jun 26, 2023
Its interface could be easy to understand for a programmer.
reviewer1296141 - PeerSpot reviewer
Program Manager/Engineer at a government with 10,001+ employees
Dec 3, 2020
For everyday use, I am more comfortable using the command line interface, rather than using SourceTree.
Jose Mejia - PeerSpot reviewer
ETL Developer at INGENIERIA 21 SAS
Sep 29, 2023
The product's UI needs improvement.
reviewer1252938 - PeerSpot reviewer
Dynamic Engineering Manager at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
Dec 16, 2021
I have had a food experience with Atlassian SourceTree but it might not be for everyone.
it_user448362 - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Developer at a tech company with 501-1,000 employees
May 22, 2016
The UI can be improved because it is not always so easy to find the functionality you are looking for.