GitUI vs Sourcetree in 2026

GitUI and Sourcetree compared on what each does, what each costs, how each is installed, and what to check before picking a Git client.

By SayDeploy · 2026-10-30

SayDeploy is published by LunarWerx, which makes some of the tools compared here.

Sourcetree is a Git GUI for visualizing and managing repositories ^[1]. Sourcetree is described as a free Git client for Windows and Mac ^[1]. It can search for commits, file changes and branches from inside it ^[1]. RepoYeti is a browser dashboard for local repos that shows every repo's branch, changed files and ahead/behind count ^[2].

Option	Free to use	Paid plan	Account	Install	Works with
GitUI	Not published	Not published	Not relevant to the client; GitHub add-ons use a GitHub account ^[3]	Not published in the facts here ^[3]	Not published
Sourcetree	A free Git client for Windows and Mac ^[1]	Not published ^[1]	Not published in its facts ^[1]	Download for Mac OS X, also available for Windows ^[1]	Works with Git and Mercurial ^[1]
RepoYeti	Free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation ^[2]	US$79 per installation, a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates, for commercial use ^[2]	No account needed to use the dashboard ^[2]	Single binary from GitHub Releases, or clone and run with Bun 1.1 or newer ^[2]	Git repos in folders you add; prebuilt binaries for Windows x64, Linux x64 and macOS on Apple Silicon ^[2]

The short answer

The facts here do not describe what GitUI's client does, so check its repository page for that. Sourcetree is available for Mac OS X and Windows ^[1].

The Sourcetree facts here describe local search inside the client ^[1]. The GitUI facts here say nothing about the client's own screens, so check its repository page. RepoYeti's claims cover a live grid showing the branch, changed files and ahead/behind count for every repo under the folders you add ^[2]. Pick by where you work: terminal, windows, or a dashboard across many folders.

What GitUI, Sourcetree is built for

GitUI's source facts on this page describe GitHub services rather than the client itself. GitHub offers Premium Support described as enterprise-grade 24/7 support ^[3]. GitHub offers Copilot for Business as an add-on with enterprise-grade AI features ^[3].

Sourcetree is described as a free Git client for Windows and Mac and as a Git GUI for visualizing and managing repositories ^[1] ^[1]. It can search for commits, file changes and branches from inside it ^[1].

What RepoYeti is built for

RepoYeti is made by the team that publishes this site. It shows every repo under the folders you add, with branch, number of changed files and ahead/behind count, and refreshes as files change on disk ^[2]. That suits a developer juggling several projects in different folders. The commit graph draws branches, merges and tags in lanes, and loads in pages so large histories stay quick ^[2]. Diffs open in the editor from VS Code, side by side or inline, and edits save straight back ^[2]. Before a pull you see the incoming commits, the files they touch and conflicts they would cause ^[2]. It edits many repos at once, pinning, hiding, pulling or pushing them together ^[2]. Optional extras include phone access to the dashboard ^[2] and an OpenAPI document for its HTTP API ^[2].

Pricing and fees

The Sourcetree facts here describe it as a free client ^[1]. Its page makes no mention of a paid plan or fee, so the price of any paid tier is not published here. GitUI's own licence terms are not covered by the facts given here, so treat its cost as unconfirmed and check its repository page. GitUI's source facts instead describe GitHub add-ons, such as GitHub Sponsors, which the page calls a program that funds open source developers ^[3].

RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use, and commercial use costs US$79 per installation, per machine running the daemon ^[2]. No features are locked or time-limited under either licence ^[2].

Setting it up and daily use

Sourcetree is offered as a download for Mac and Windows ^[1]. Daily, you browse repos in its windows and search commits, file changes and branches within it ^[1] ^[1]. The facts here say nothing further about its first-run setup.

RepoYeti installs from a single binary on GitHub Releases, or by cloning the repo and running it with Bun 1.1 or newer ^[2]. You open the dashboard in any browser, and there are builds for Windows, Linux and Mac, with Android and iPhone browsers working too ^[2]. Day to day you read the grid of repos ^[2] and open diffs in the editor ^[2]. You can make it undo your last git action ^[2] and give each repo its own commit identity ^[2].

Things to check before you choose

Ask whether you want a terminal or windows. GitUI's facts here describe GitHub support plans ^[3], and Sourcetree is a client for Mac and Windows ^[1], so check each project's own pages for the interface it offers.

Check cost and licence. Sourcetree's facts call it free ^[1], but GitUI's licence is not stated in its facts here, so look it up. RepoYeti charges for commercial use ^[2].

Check what leaves your machine. RepoYeti's smart commits send your changes and key to an AI service ^[2], so check which one and its terms. For either rival, check its own privacy page.

How to choose

If you work in a terminal and want GitHub support attached, GitUI's facts here describe Premium Support and Copilot for Business add-ons ^[3] ^[3].

If you want desktop windows with search built in, Sourcetree's facts describe that ^[1] ^[1].

If you keep many repos in folders and want one screen for all of them, RepoYeti's claims describe a live grid with branch and ahead/behind counts ^[2].

If you want AI commit messages, RepoYeti splits changes into scoped commits with messages you approve ^[2].

If you need it on Windows, Linux and Mac from one download, RepoYeti's claims cover those ^[2].

Frequently asked questions

Is Sourcetree free?

The Sourcetree facts cited here describe it as a free Git client for Windows and Mac ^[1]. Its page as quoted here does not mention any paid plan, so no paid price is published on this page. If cost matters for a team, check Sourcetree's own download page and terms for anything that applies beyond the free client.

Is GitUI free to use?

The GitUI facts on this page cover GitHub services rather than the client's own licence, so the cost of GitUI itself is not stated here. Those facts describe GitHub Premium Support as enterprise-grade 24/7 support ^[3] and Copilot for Business as an add-on with enterprise-grade AI features ^[3]. Check GitUI's own repository page for its licence and any price.

What is the difference between GitUI and Sourcetree?

Sourcetree is described as a free Git client for Windows and Mac and as a Git GUI for visualizing and managing repositories ^[1] ^[1], with local search for commits, file changes and branches ^[1]. The GitUI facts here describe GitHub support plans rather than the client's screens ^[3], so read GitUI's own pages for the interface it offers.

Does RepoYeti cost anything for commercial work?

RepoYeti is free for noncommercial use, and commercial use costs US$79 per installation, where an installation means per machine running its background service ^[2]. That is a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates ^[2]. No features are locked or time-limited under either the free licence or a paid one ^[2], so the same features work before and after you pay.

Can RepoYeti open on a phone?

The dashboard can be installed to a phone's home screen as a web app, and it reconnects after the phone wakes from sleep ^[2]. You open the dashboard in any browser, including on Android or iPhone ^[2]. For a phone on the same network or remotely, the start --tunnel command opens a Cloudflare tunnel and prints a QR code ^[2].

Free for noncommercial use; commercial use costs US$79 per installation (per machine running the daemon), a perpetual licence with 12 months of updates. ^[2]

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