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AWS CodeCommit vs Atlassian SourceTree 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
AWS CodeCommit
Ranking in Version Control
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Atlassian SourceTree is 6.8%, up from 5.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of AWS CodeCommit is 4.7%, down from 7.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
AWS CodeCommit4.7%
Atlassian SourceTree6.8%
Other88.5%
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

PrinceKumar1 - PeerSpot reviewer
Expert Software Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
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.
UT
DevOps Engineer at Huntington Bank
Seamless integration enhances team collaboration and process efficiency
The Git interfaces in AWS CodeCommit definitely need work. When we migrated our payment processing system at Huntington, we found the web UI to be basic compared to GitHub and GitLab. Simple things such as viewing directory structures or browsing through commit history and pull request flow could use serious upgrades. We had to create workarounds for features that come standard elsewhere, such as automatically assigning reviewers based on code ownership and setting up required review templates. The search functionality is another pain point, as trying to find specific code across repositories is limited. At Walgreens, we had a large mono repo for our pharmacy services code, and developers constantly complained about how difficult it was to search through it effectively in AWS CodeCommit. I also wish it had better CI/CD visualization built in.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution's initial setup process 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."
"This product has helped because we have been able to fix problems when our code repository breaks."
"I was doing a very complex file change merge using SourceTree and it took me less than half of the time I estimated."
"The tool's UI is good."
"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 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."
"What I find best about AWS CodeCommit is its seamless integration with the AWS ecosystem."
"The most valuable features of AWS CodeCommit include the least privilege access from IAM, where permissions are granted only for the specific repository the developer is working on, which allows for hundreds of repositories with controlled access per project."
"AWS CodeCommit is simple and cheap."
"It helps us to install our code idea projects."
"The customer service is pretty good."
"AWS CodeCommit's user interface is nice, and it's easy for people to pick up."
"AWS CodeCommit is highly user-friendly."
"AWS CodeCommit is much easier to use than Bitbucket. It doesn't require any personal password or these things. We just need to put in our AWS account password and username."
 

Cons

"Its interface could be easy to understand for a programmer."
"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."
"The product's UI needs improvement."
"For everyday use, I am more comfortable using the command line interface, rather than using SourceTree."
"The UI can be improved because it is not always so easy to find the functionality you are looking for."
"I have had a food experience with Atlassian SourceTree but it might not be for everyone."
"I have had a food experience with Atlassian SourceTree but it might not be for everyone."
"When I compare code, AWS has a cap on the file size, and that size is pretty small compared to what GitHub and GitLab provide."
"The solution could be more user-friendly and cheaper."
"The tool should improve its UI."
"The number of users for AWS CodeCommit is generally less compared to other version control systems."
"Although CodeCommit's user interface is good, it can be improved when compared to other version controls like GitHub, GitLab, or Bitbucket."
"There are some options in Bitbucket that are not available in AWS CodeCommit. For example, code reviewer. We can't add a code reviewer in AWS CodeCommit, and we can't fork the repository online. These are the two things that Bitbucket has, but the solution doesn't have. Also, Jira has a debugging option that AWS CodeCommit doesn't have. Another thing is that Bitbucket charges three dollars per month per user. Compared with AWS CodeCommit, that only charges one dollar per month. So, AWS CodeCommit is cheaper than Bitbucket. But it does not have enough features that Bitbucket has. Additionally, it will be good if you upload one video or documentation on how to use AWS CodeCommit for beginners. That will be more helpful. There you can add more details about pricing. There are not many details about pricing. Bitbucket has a table where they have mentioned everything in detail, like, what features for how much price, how much longer you can use and how many users can use."
"Lately, it is turning out to be a little expensive. The market is preferring Azure because it offers resources at a much cheaper price."
"Migration in and out of CodeCommit should be improved."
 

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."
"The solution is expensive."
"AWS CodeCommit is competitively priced against all the other competitors."
"As for pricing, you can add the table in detail. You can visit Bitbucket or refer to any other tools. There, you can see what is the difference between your pricing and other prices. You have only mentioned it in a single line. Other tools have been mentioned in a table format, like, how many users, premium, normal accounts, and other things."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Construction Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
8%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise4
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise3
 

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 is your primary use case for Atlassian SourceTree?
I am currently using Atlassian Jira for project management, and I have been using it for about eight years across two companies. I use it to create design documents for upcoming projects, where all...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for AWS CodeCommit?
AWS CodeCommit is actually one of the cost-effective AWS services. It follows a straightforward pricing model where you pay for users and storage. With around 40 to 50 developers, it ranges from $1...
What needs improvement with AWS CodeCommit?
AWS CodeCommit is a good product to use when you also have to use CodePipeline because it is all integrated in the same system, which is beneficial. However, the integration with other code pipelin...
What is your primary use case for AWS CodeCommit?
AWS CodeCommit is a version control system integrated directly in the cloud environment, similar to GitHub, GitLab, and other platforms. It offers every single benefit of using any other version co...
 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Facebook, NASA, Cisco, eBay, Redfin, Toyota, Kaiser Permanente, Gilt, CSIRO, Autodesk, The Daily Telegraph, CODE, Illumnia,
Edmunds, Gett, ClicksMob
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