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Atlassian SourceTree vs GitHub comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jul 13, 2025

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
GitHub
Ranking in Version Control
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Atlassian SourceTree is 6.4%, up from 6.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GitHub is 8.0%, up from 5.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
GitHub8.0%
Atlassian SourceTree6.4%
Other85.6%
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.
Kamalanadha Reddy - PeerSpot reviewer
Improved deployment pipeline visibility with generally good support
My primary use case involves working with GitHub for code management. I have extensive experience using it for various tasks, such as creating repositories, managing pull requests, and utilizing GitHub Actions for automating workflows GitHub contributes to efficient project management by…

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 tool's UI is good."
"Atlassian SourceTree is a very stable product."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to fix a broken repository merge."
"The initial setup is straightforward."
"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 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."
"If you want to share documents, you can create articles and diagrams with GitHub and share."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The control is the most valuable feature as developers can work on a single code."
"The ease of the planning board feature in GitHub is very valuable."
"The tool is valuable because it helps us work in a distributed environment with multiple people across different locations and time zones. We have a common repository that everyone works on, which would be tough to manage manually. GitHub helps us maintain this single source of truth. Everyone can check out their own branches, which is important for our branching strategies. We can fork, check out feature branches, work on our code, and merge back into parent branches for deployment. This is crucial when multiple people are working on the same codebase."
"The initial setup was easy."
"The product's initial setup phase is easy but it is always good to connect with GitHub's team that manages APIs."
"We use GitHub as a repository."
 

Cons

"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."
"I have had a food experience with Atlassian SourceTree but it might not be for everyone."
"The product's UI needs improvement."
"Its interface could be easy to understand for a programmer."
"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 think it would be valuable to have more security. Some of the data is very open to everyone."
"It is difficult to merge a code or restore it to an older version."
"I would like to see some AI functionality included in GitHub, similar to the features seen in GitLab, to enhance productivity."
"We are not able to access GitHub from our VPN."
"The sign in process is a bit difficult. Signing up was challenging at that time."
"It would be beneficial if GitHub provided some security scanning for new libraries to ensure that there are no viruses in it."
"I would like to see integration with Slack such that all of the changes made in GitHub are reflected there."
"From the recruiting standpoint, I would like to see email IDs and phone numbers and a brief introduction about their profile."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."
"Atlassian SourceTree is a free solution."
"GitHub is an open-source application. It's free to use."
"The licensing model from GitHub is very clear."
"We pay a licensing fee for GitHub, which could be cheaper."
"The tool offers a free program. As you go, you can upgrade from the community version to the professional one. I believe it costs about ten dollars per person, per month."
"The licensing model for GitHub is user-based. Whenever the new developer joins we have to get a new license and register their ID. The overall price of the solution is reasonable."
"If there are only 10 people using a particular repository, then GitHub is free. But if we increase the number of users, we need to pay the normal charge for GitHub."
"GitHub is a cost-effective solution."
"The private repositories are free, which is very good."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
19%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
14%
University
7%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
8%
 

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 Business41
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise48
 

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 GitHub?
The control is the most valuable feature as developers can work on a single code.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub?
I am not aware about the pricing, so I will not be able to give feedback.
What needs improvement with GitHub?
Sometimes we do not get the exact solution, and the suggested solution does not work, so GitHub could improve in that area. We have used GitHub mainly for the code generation part. That is the only...
 

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