Sourcetree alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	GitKraken Desktop	Free plan + paid	No	Windows, macOS, Linux	4 of 4	59.6
2	SourceGit	Open source	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux	4 of 4	55.3

1. GitKraken DesktopTop pick
Best for: Visual learners and mixed Windows, Mac and Linux teams that want one polished client
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Sourcetree
Adds Linux support and a clearer commit graph, though private repos need a paid plan.
Pros
Clear, colourful commit graph that makes history easy to read
Same app and licence on Windows, macOS and Linux
Built-in merge tool and hosting-service integrations
Cons
Free tier is limited to public repositories
Electron app can feel heavy on very large repos
Frequent prompts to upgrade or try paid features
Visit GitKraken Desktop Compare with Sourcetree Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is GitKraken Desktop a good Sourcetree alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
Free plan
Community tier for public repos
Checked Oct 25, 2026gitkraken.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan limit
Public repos only
Checked Oct 25, 2026gitkraken.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026gitkraken.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Checked Oct 25, 2026gitkraken.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. SourceGit
Best for: Anyone who wants a full-featured, free Git GUI on any desktop OS
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux
55.3
score / 100
Why switch from Sourcetree
Free and open source with a similar feature set, and it also runs on Linux.
Pros
Free and MIT-licensed with no account
Broad feature set including worktrees, LFS and bisect
Same app on Windows, macOS and Linux
Cons
Limited documentation
Frequent changes from a young project
Less polished than the best paid clients
Visit SourceGit Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.363
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is SourceGit a good Sourcetree alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
MIT
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Price
Free
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Pull requests
Create PRs on GitHub, GitLab, Gitea
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Sourcetree alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Sourcetree alternative for most people

Fork

Noticeably faster on large repos, with a similar layout and a one-time price.

Best Sourcetree alternative for a free option

GitHub Desktop

Simpler and also free, a good step down if Sourcetree feels cluttered.

Best Sourcetree alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

GitKraken Desktop

Adds Linux support and a clearer commit graph, though private repos need a paid plan.

Best Sourcetree alternative for open source

SourceGit

Free and open source with a similar feature set, and it also runs on Linux.

Best Sourcetree alternative for Mac

Tower

A polished paid alternative on the same two platforms with undo for most operations.

Best Sourcetree alternative for Windows

Git Extensions

Free, open-source Windows client with a similar graph and Visual Studio integration.

Best Sourcetree alternative for Linux

GitKraken Desktop

Adds 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.