Commit+ vs Sourcetree

Quick overview

Sourcetree, built by Atlassian, has been a go-to free Git client for years. It handles the essentials reliably, visualizes branches and history clearly, and supports commit templates, GPG, Git LFS, Git Flow, and Mercurial.

Its weaknesses are well known: development has slowed, the interactive rebase experience still mirrors the command line, and because it is not a native app it feels heavier than modern alternatives. For a free tool it is still capable, but it no longer represents the best free experience.

Commit+ vs Sourcetree at a glance

Feature	Commit+	Sourcetree
Price	Free (open source)	Free
Platform	macOS	macOS, Windows
Native app	Yes (Swift & SwiftUI)	No (Electron-based)
Undo any action	Yes	No
Drag & Drop	Yes (cherry-pick, merge, rebase)	No (interactive rebase mirrors the CLI)
Open source	Yes (AGPLv3)	No
In-app pull requests	Yes	No
Worktrees	Yes	Varies

Where Sourcetree wins

Completely free with no feature gates
Strong Bitbucket integration (same company as Atlassian)
Supports Mercurial as well as Git
Mature and stable, with years of documentation and community answers
Git LFS, GPG, and Git Flow built in

Best for: Developers who want a no-cost client for basic commits, branches, and stashes, or teams already invested in Bitbucket and Mercurial.

Where Commit+ wins

Truly native macOS app — faster launch and lower memory use
Undo for commits, stashes, branches, discards, and remote operations
Drag & Drop for cherry-pick, merge, and interactive rebase
Active development and a modern macOS interface
Worktree management and in-app pull request management

Best for: Mac developers who want a free client but refuse to give up Undo, Drag & Drop, and native performance.

Verdict

Sourcetree and Commit+ are both capable clients, but they aim at different priorities. Sourcetree is a strong choice if you need completely free with no feature gates. If you work on a Mac and want the fastest path to Undo, Drag & Drop, Git Flow, and pull request management without paying, download Commit+ and give it a try on a real repository.

Frequently asked questions

Is Commit+ better than Sourcetree?+

For most macOS users, yes. Commit+ is native, actively developed, and adds Undo, Drag & Drop, worktrees, and in-app pull request management. Sourcetree remains a solid free option, especially for Bitbucket and Mercurial users.

Is Sourcetree still maintained?+

Sourcetree still receives occasional updates, but its release cadence has slowed considerably compared with actively developed clients such as Commit+, Tower, or GitKraken.

Can I use Commit+ and Sourcetree together?+

Yes. Both work on the same repositories, so you can try Commit+ on a few projects and keep Sourcetree around while you decide which workflow you prefer.