The Best Sourcetree AlternativesTop Version Control Systems & Git Clients like Sourcetree

Sourcetree is described as 'A powerful Mac and Windows client for Mercurial and Git distributed version control systems' and is a very popular Version Control system in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Sourcetree for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and F-Droid apps. The best Sourcetree alternative is SmartGit, which is free. Other great apps like Sourcetree are GitKraken, Fork, GitHub Desktop and TortoiseGit.

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Sourcetree alternatives page was last updated Feb 20, 2025
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  1. SmartGit icon

    SmartGit

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    SmartGit is a front-end for the distributed version control system Git and runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. SmartGit is intended for developers who prefer a graphical user interface over a command line client, to be even more productive with Git.

    71 SmartGit alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    SmartGit screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Conflict resolver
    2.  Interactive Rebase
    3.  Side-by-Side Comparison
    4.  Git-flow integration
    5.  Indexed search
    6. Git icon  Git Support
    7.  Merge code
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Hg hosting

    SmartGit VS Sourcetree

     
    Comments about SmartGit as an Alternative to Sourcetree
    Most Recent Comment
    YouZer
    Negative •Mar 14, 2023
    3

    No more "Free personal" license. There is only paid license and 30 days test. Going back to Sourcetree.

    Aleksandr Dikov
    Positive •Oct 12, 2018
    0

    Much better interface than new SourceTree has, no bugs with digital tablet, auto-detection repos, portable version.

    jamilsonjunior
    Positive •Dec 5, 2016
    -3

    Faster than SourceTree and has a built-in conflict solver.

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    • Most users think SmartGit is a great Sourcetree alternative.

    • SmartGit is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Sourcetree.

    • SmartGit is the most popular free alternative to Sourcetree.

    • SmartGit is Freemium and ProprietarySourcetree is Free and Proprietary
    • SmartGit is LightweightSourcetree is not according to our users
  2. GitKraken icon

    GitKraken

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    Millions of developers and teams around the world choose GitKraken Client to make Git more visual and accessible with an intuitive UI, the flexibility to switch between a GUI or a terminal, and a seamless experience across operating systems.

    72 GitKraken alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
    GitKraken screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    2.  File Versioning
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Syntax Highlighting
    6. Git icon  Git Support
    7.  Tree view
    8.  GUI Designer
    9.  Git-flow integration
    10. Bitbucket icon  Bitbucket Integration
    11.  Interactive Rebase

    GitKraken VS Sourcetree

     
    Comments about GitKraken as an Alternative to Sourcetree
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    Jan 30, 2017
    0

    Very nice interface, very intuitive and perfect integration with Github and Bitbucket.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    Oct 23, 2019
    48

    I liked the application, but open private repository for a paid user :( it isn't freeware.

    Most Recent Comment
    P. Betta
    Positive •Jan 23, 2021
    -1

    GitKraken is a modern alternative to Sourcetree and brings updates frequently.

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    • Most users think GitKraken is a great Sourcetree alternative.

    • GitKraken is the most popular Web-based alternative to Sourcetree.

    • GitKraken is Freemium and ProprietarySourcetree is Free and Proprietary
    • GitKraken is LightweightSourcetree is not according to our users
  4. Fork icon

    Fork

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    A fast and friendly git client for Mac and Windows.

    50 Fork alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Fork screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Intuitive Interface

    Features

    1.  Conflict resolver
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Tree view
    4.  Support for staging
    5.  Native application
    6.  Git-flow integration
    7.  Interactive Rebase
    8. Git icon  Git Support
    9.  Works Offline
    10.  Ad-free
    11.  File Versioning
    12.  Command line interface

    Fork VS Sourcetree

     
    Comments about Fork as an Alternative to Sourcetree
    yhnavein
    Positive •Mar 13, 2022
    1

    After going to GitFork, I can see that SourceTree was extremely hard and not straightforward to use. Fork is a faster, lightweight and more powerful alternative.

    Guest
    Positive •Sep 2, 2019
    6

    GitKraken is great but really heavy on resources. Fork does not rely on Electron, making it lighter on memory. Moreover, it does not ask for an account.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Fork is a great Sourcetree alternative.

    • Fork is the most popular commercial alternative to Sourcetree.

    • Fork is Paid and ProprietarySourcetree is Free and Proprietary
    • Fork is LightweightSourcetree is not according to our users
  5. GitHub Desktop icon

    GitHub Desktop

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    GitHub Desktop is a native Git client for Mac OS X and Windows with a graphical user interface.

    64 GitHub Desktop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    On Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  File Versioning
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Electron based

    GitHub Desktop VS Sourcetree

     
    Comments about GitHub Desktop as an Alternative to Sourcetree
    Guest
    Negative •Nov 2, 2018
    10
    • No visualization of the branches
    • No git stash support
    Guest
    Positive •Jun 18, 2017
    -4

    Good GUI to local repos and (obviously) very good integration with GitHub.

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    • This alternative is disputed. GitHub Desktop is a legitimate Sourcetree alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • GitHub Desktop is the most popular Open Source alternative to Sourcetree.

    • GitHub Desktop is Free and Open SourceSourcetree is Free and Proprietary
    • GitHub Desktop is LightweightSourcetree is not according to our users
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    TortoiseGit

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    TortoiseGit is a Windows Shell Interface to Git and based on TortoiseSVN. It's open source and can fully be build with freely available software.

    72 TortoiseGit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    (Configurable) Context menu

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Shell integration
    4.  Document Merging

    TortoiseGit VS Sourcetree

     
    Comments about TortoiseGit as an Alternative to Sourcetree
    Guest
    Negative •Jun 19, 2018
    3

    Not really good for advanced flows where we have many branches and need to handle them in easy and transparent way

    Guest
    Positive •Feb 22, 2017
    1

    easy to use, no registration needed, full integration into windows

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    • Most users think TortoiseGit is a great Sourcetree alternative.

    • TortoiseGit is Free and Open SourceSourcetree is Free and Proprietary
    • TortoiseGit is LightweightSourcetree is not according to our users
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    Gittyup

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    Gittyup is a graphical Git client designed to help you understand and manage your source code history. Gittyup is a continuation of the GitAhead client.

    59 Gittyup alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Qt
    Gittyup screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  File Versioning
    5.  Real time collaboration
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  Works Offline

    Gittyup VS Sourcetree

     
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    Git Extensions

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    Git Extensions is a standalone UI tool for managing git repositories. It also integrates with Windows Explorer and Microsoft Visual Studio (2010/2012/2013/2015/2017). Linux is supported by 2.51 version with some issues.

    50 Git Extensions alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Version 3.0 Beta

    Git Extensions Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2. File Explorer icon  Windows Explorer Extension
    3.  Tree view
    4. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    5.  Shell integration
    6.  Plugin API

    Git Extensions VS Sourcetree

     
  10. RelaGit icon

    RelaGit

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    The elegant solution to graphical version control.

    39 RelaGit alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    RelaGit screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3. Git icon  Git Support
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Syntax Highlighting
    7.  No Tracking
    8. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    9. Git icon  Git integration
    10. GitLab icon  Gitlab integration

    RelaGit VS Sourcetree

     
  11. Tower icon

    Tower

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    Tower is a native desktop Git client for both macOS and Windows. The app gives developers, designers, and non-technical people easy access to the full power of Git with features such as Pull Requests, Interactive Rebase, Image Diffing, Quick Actions, Undo and much more.

    64 Tower alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Top Tower Features

    1. GitHub icon  GitHub Integration
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Pull requests
    5. Git icon  Git Support
    6.  Interactive Rebase
    7.  Git-flow integration
    8.  User Profiles
    9.  Rebase merging
    10. Azure DevOps icon  Azure DevOps integration
    11.  Native application
    12.  Git LFS 2.0 support

    Tower VS Sourcetree

     
    Comments about Tower as an Alternative to Sourcetree
    Jack Johnson
    Positive •Aug 6, 2019
    1

    A great alternative to Sourcetree. Really happy that I switched over to this app.

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    • Most users think Tower is a great Sourcetree alternative.

    • Tower is Paid and ProprietarySourcetree is Free and Proprietary
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