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Atlassian SourceTree vs Bitbucket 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
Bitbucket
Ranking in Version Control
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Atlassian SourceTree is 6.2%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket is 31.3%, down from 34.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

PrinceKumar1 - PeerSpot reviewer
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.
Cuneyt-Gurses - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps us improve our development workflows and enhance team collaboration
Our primary use case for Bitbucket revolves around version control and collaborative development. We utilize it extensively to manage our codebase, facilitate Git operations, and automate our CI/CD pipelines on the Bitbucket Cloud platform. This setup enables seamless collaboration among our team…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"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 most valuable feature is the ability to fix a broken repository merge."
"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."
"Atlassian SourceTree is a very stable product."
"The product's most valuable feature is output backup."
"Bitbucket is definitely a tool to consider if somebody is still on CVS. It is a great tool and well integrated with Bamboo."
"Bitbucket is a standard source code repository with all the features you would expect. It supports Git and SVN. It's an extensive tool that provides us with merging, branching, and change management capabilities. You can compare the changes with the current and previous versions."
"The setup of Bitbucket is simple."
"The most valuable feature of Bitbucket is you can see the differences between the fresh code and the old code before you merge. Additionally, the solution is easy to use and well-integrated."
"Bitbucket is a standard git implementation with perfectly coordinated screens, it's secure, and we have had no problems with it."
"The product's initial setup phase experience was good."
"The solution is easy to use. If I need to check out my latest code or I need to send my local code to the depositories it is simple. Overall it is has been a good experience from my side using this solution."
 

Cons

"The visuals, including the UI and UX, have simple fonts, making it an area where certain enhancements can be done."
"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."
"I have had a food experience with Atlassian SourceTree but it might not be for everyone."
"The product's UI needs improvement."
"For everyday use, I am more comfortable using the command line interface, rather than using SourceTree."
"Its interface could be easy to understand for a programmer."
"Bitbucket can improve by integrating a tool to manage conflict code. This would save time."
"I would like to see the security logs option on the tool directly. The current way to work with security logs is through an email protocol."
"The solution is not user-friendly. Right now, the solution is not so easy to understand. It needs to update its design and overall user experience."
"Bitbucket should integrate a static code analyzer."
"Bitbucket should come with code review pre-integrated, which would be better than integrating another tool into the solution."
"Bitbucket could improve search and indexing capabilities. There is only basic searching available. There is only the ability to index the main branch but not the subbranches. The search capabilities are dodgy."
"Integration with Copilot could be beneficial."
"In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any. This could be an area for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a fee for using SourceTree."
"Atlassian SourceTree is a free solution."
"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."
"Licensing is on a monthly basis, it's available on our website. They have a free version, the pro version and then they have an enterprise version, and we're using a kind of the middle of the pro version for about $7 per user per month."
"Bitbucket is an inexpensive product."
"We have approximately 40 licenses for Bitbucket."
"Bitbucket is a low-priced tool."
"I did not pay for the license as I was using a corporate license. But I think the pricing is fair."
"I rate Bitbucket's pricing a five out of ten."
"When it comes to licensing we have the standard plan."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten because it is cheaper than solutions like GitLab."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
University
8%
Educational Organization
15%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

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?
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 do you like most about Bitbucket?
It's straightforward to adapt to, with user-friendly features and a convenient UI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitbucket?
Pricing is not based on low cost. It's based on the quality and satisfaction of the services provided. We are not comparing Bitbucket's pricing with GitLab.
What needs improvement with Bitbucket?
I am not able to recollect any new suggestions. In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any. This could be an area for improvement.
 

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Sample Customers

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