Sourcetree Alternatives for Linux

Sourcetree is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is SmartGit, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Sourcetree and many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Sourcetree are GitKraken, Gittyup, RelaGit and Gitnuro.

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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    YouZer
    Negative
    3

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

    Aleksandr Dikov
    Positive
    0

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

    jamilsonjunior
    Positive
    -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 CustomizableSourcetree is not according to our users
  2. GitKraken icon

    GitKraken

     174 likes
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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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
    • Microsoft Edge
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    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    0

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    48

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    P. Betta
    Positive
    -1

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

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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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
  4. Gittyup icon

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Qt
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    Gitnuro

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    A FOSS Git multiplatform client for newbies and pros.

    30 Gitnuro alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Essential and cleen design

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Gitnuro is Free and Open SourceSourcetree is Free and Proprietary
    • Gitnuro is Privacy focused and CustomizableSourcetree is not according to our users
  7. Sublime Merge icon

    Sublime Merge

     28 likes
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    Sublime Merge is a fast and intuitive git client built on the same performant platform as Sublime Text.

    64 Sublime Merge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    natevancouver
    Positive
    0

    Sublime merge has the best diff and merge experience of any Git client.

    vbagsalternativeto
    Positive
    0

    most performant and native way to interact with git

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Sublime Merge is a great Sourcetree alternative.

    • Sublime Merge is Freemium and ProprietarySourcetree is Free and Proprietary
  9. GitAhead icon

    GitAhead

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    GitAhead lets you filter results and performs advanced searches. It shows you exactly what you need to see and makes navigating through thousands of commits a piece of cake.

    52 GitAhead alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    dabockster
    Negative
    -1

    Doesn't support GitHub OAuth login. Requires API key instead. This is significantly less secure than competing products.

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    • Most users think GitAhead is a great Sourcetree alternative.

    • GitAhead is Free and Open SourceSourcetree is Free and Proprietary
    • GitAhead is MinimalisticSourcetree is not according to our users
  11. GitButler icon

    GitButler

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    GitButler is a new Source Code Management system designed to manage your branches, record and backup your work, be your Git client, help with your code and much more. Our focus is everything after writing code in your editor and before sharing it on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    GitFourchette

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    Explore your repos easily. Craft commits intuitively. GitFourchette will become your new home to get work done in your Git repositories.

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    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    gitg

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    gitg is a git repository viewer targeting gtk+/GNOME. One of its main objectives is to provide a more unified user experience for git frontends across multiple desktops. It does this not be writing a cross-platform application, but by close collaboration with similar clients for...

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  14. Thermal icon

    Thermal

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    Thermal is a free, open-source, cross-platform Git GUI built by developers for developers. It's a desktop application built with Electron & Vue.js, allowing you to manage your Git repositories at one place by providing a simple to use graphic interface with built-in...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Node.JS
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