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Atlassian SourceTree vs Bitbucket Server 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 Server
Ranking in Version Control
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.1
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Atlassian SourceTree is 6.4%, up from 5.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket Server is 9.9%, down from 25.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Bitbucket Server9.9%
Atlassian SourceTree6.4%
Other83.7%
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.
Syed Fahad Anwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Principal System Developer at DiwanDubai
Integrated code tracking has streamlined our development workflows and supports project visibility
The biggest benefit I see from Bitbucket Server is that it is providing all the features which Git is providing. Bitbucket Server is using Git as a source code main tool, and it has all the features that any source code repository can provide. A plus point is that we can install it on-premises and manage it easily. Using Bitbucket Server helps me easily track my code changes and where they belong, which saves a lot of time and effort. Without Bitbucket Server, it is very difficult to track the code and changes. The integration with Jira helps me personally with project tracking because Bitbucket Server is a source code repository. We have our SDLC lifecycle in Jira. Every change or every feature request is created as a ticket in Jira, and this ticket is linked with Bitbucket Server repository. Any changes to the code linked to that feature will go to the repository, and we can track that this is the code changed by this feature.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I was doing a very complex file change merge using SourceTree and it took me less than half of the time I estimated."
"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 solution's initial setup process is straightforward."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"This product has helped because we have been able to fix problems when our code repository breaks."
"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."
"Integration of Bitbucket with JIRA & Bamboo is well done by Atlassian."
"The most valuable feature is that it has its own pipelines."
"The product’s most valuable features are private repositories and the ability to work as a proxy for implementing CI/CD pipelines."
"Bitbucket Server integrates well with other products."
"Bitbucket Server has been working efficiently for us so far, and I would rate it an eight or nine for scalability."
"It has consistently performed well without major issues, providing a reliable code management and collaboration environment."
"Bitbucket Server is easy to use; you can use other applications to access it, or you can use it to access the internet, and you can use solutions such as Sourcetree, which is free, and put it on your development system and use it to do the check-in, checkouts, and those types of operations."
"Implementing DevOps CI/CD is easy to implement after a trunk-based development model is adopted."
 

Cons

"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."
"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."
"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."
"Its interface could be easy to understand for a programmer."
"The product's UI needs improvement."
"We opted for the on-premises solution, and while it's quite expensive, I believe there's room for improvement in terms of pricing."
"The product's initial setup phase is complex."
"Bitbucket Server has limited user support for its free version. It is expensive."
"At the moment, there are not many details on how to proceed with the troubleshooting if one of the users faces an issue with the product."
"Some of the capabilities that I am looking for from a command line are not really available."
"More input/visibility to what features are important to other Enterprise customers (without providing enough details to determine who the enterprise customer is). Being able to react if a certain feature is of extreme importance and work to bring more light to that request at Atlassian."
"The response time of the product's support team may not be good enough to meet the expectations of users, making it an area where improvements are required."
"The platform's integration with other cloud services should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Atlassian SourceTree is a free solution."
"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."
"The solution comes as a part of the suite."
"Bitbucket Server is quite expensive compared to other products."
"We opted for the on-premises solution, and while it's quite expensive, I believe there's room for improvement in terms of pricing. The licensing is based on the number of users, but I'm not entirely certain about the details."
"There is a cost to use this solution but it is based on how many users are using it. If you have 50 users or 1,000 users the price will be very different."
"As for licensing, Bitbucket is one of the more affordable options."
"The platform offers a free version for public repositories, which benefits open-source projects."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. Prices can become expensive if you have a lot of users."
"One needs to pay towards the licensing charges associated with the product."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Construction Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
8%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise5
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business10
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise16
 

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 needs improvement with Bitbucket Server?
There are certain features in Bitbucket Server that could be better or enhanced, which would make our life easier. One limitation is that we can control granular permissions, but there are some lim...
What is your primary use case for Bitbucket Server?
My major use case for Bitbucket Server is that it is a source code repository. We are using it to store our application source code, and we are tracking the check-in, check-out, and all the activit...
 

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Sample Customers

Facebook, NASA, Cisco, eBay, Redfin, Toyota, Kaiser Permanente, Gilt, CSIRO, Autodesk, The Daily Telegraph, CODE, Illumnia,
Netflix, Nasa, Rakuten, Best Buy, Philips, Nordstrom, Intuit, Zillow, Citi.
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