Sourcetree alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Sourcetree: can be slow or freeze on large repositories, and no Linux version. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sourcetree, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Fork currently ranks first.
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Best Sourcetree alternative for most people
ForkNoticeably faster on large repos, with a similar layout and a one-time price.
Best Sourcetree alternative for a free option
GitHub DesktopSimpler and also free, a good step down if Sourcetree feels cluttered.
Best Sourcetree alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
GitKraken DesktopAdds Linux support and a clearer commit graph, though private repos need a paid plan.
Best Sourcetree alternative for open source
SourceGitFree and open source with a similar feature set, and it also runs on Linux.
Best Sourcetree alternative for Mac
TowerA polished paid alternative on the same two platforms with undo for most operations.
Best Sourcetree alternative for Windows
Git ExtensionsFree, open-source Windows client with a similar graph and Visual Studio integration.
Best Sourcetree alternative for Linux
GitKraken DesktopAdds Linux support and a clearer commit graph, though private repos need a paid plan.
Sourcetree alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Sourcetree?
Fork ranks first right now. Noticeably faster on large repos, with a similar layout and a one-time price. GitHub Desktop and GitKraken Desktop follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Sourcetree?
Yes. GitHub Desktop (free), GitKraken Desktop (free plan + paid), SourceGit (open source) and Git Extensions (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Sourcetree?
Yes: GitHub Desktop, SourceGit and Git Extensions.
Which Sourcetree alternatives work on Linux?
GitKraken Desktop and SourceGit run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Sourcetree?
The complaints we hear most: can be slow or freeze on large repositories; no Linux version; windows and Mac versions differ in layout and features.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Sourcetree, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.