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We performed a comparison between Apache Subversion and Git based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Version Control solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Apache Subversion vs. Git Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Here are some excerpts of what they said:
Pros
"We have developed automation to speed up common repetitive processes.""Apache Subversion is a scalable solution."

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"You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches.""The most valuable feature of Git is its reliability and user popularity.""The best thing about this solution is that it can be learned very quickly, and used very easily.""The most valuable feature of Git is its ability to track updates, such as firmware documentation. Additionally, many people can make changes to code without problems. It is able to solve conflicts very easily.""The initial setup is very easy.""The most valuable feature is having access to the local country repository even if we have problems with distance access.""What I find the most valuable about Git is that it is CLI and GUI-supported. People who do not like using the CLI mode can use the GUI mode.""The repository management and check-in/check-out commands are the most valuable features for ensuring secure code."

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Cons
"Apache Subversion should be easier to use.""The most valuable feature is CLI."

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"More security is always welcome in my opinion.""I would like to see less updates with the product.""About the configuration it is a little bit difficult, it can be improved.""The GUI needs to be improved.""New developers sometimes find it difficult to call a review or create a request.""It would be preferable if the updates could be completed at a faster pace.""The solution could improve by having more customization.""If other people are included in their project, you're going to have to make merge requests to merge the code you made, and the code your colleagues have made. So it's a little bit complicated."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We are using the open-source version, which is available free of charge."
  • "There are some extra costs to Git, but it depends on your use case."
  • "This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing fees associated with it, and no extra, 'hidden' charges."
  • "Git is completely free."
  • "As a student, I didn't have to pay for the license."
  • "I am not required to pay due to the small number of users we have. We have a small user base, and we are not using the enterprise version."
  • "The tool is an open-source product."
  • "We use the open-source version."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches.
    Top Answer:The tool is not expensive. I rate the pricing a three or four out of ten on a scale where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
    Top Answer:I would like to see less updates with the product.
    Ranking
    9th
    out of 16 in Version Control
    Views
    223
    Comparisons
    165
    Reviews
    2
    Average Words per Review
    286
    Rating
    6.5
    4th
    out of 16 in Version Control
    Views
    2,247
    Comparisons
    2,085
    Reviews
    33
    Average Words per Review
    300
    Rating
    8.6
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    Overview
    The Apache LuceneTM project develops open-source search software, including Lucene Core (provides Java-based indexing and search technology), Solr (a high performance search server built using Lucene Core), Open Relevance Project (a subproject with the aim of collecting and distributing free materials for relevance testing and performance) and PyLucene (a Python port of the Core project)
    Git is a free and open source distributed version control system designed to handle everything from small to very large projects with speed and efficiency. Git is easy to learn and has a tiny footprint with lightning fast performance. It outclasses SCM tools like Subversion, CVS, Perforce, and ClearCase with features like cheap local branching, convenient staging areas, and multiple workflows.
    Sample Customers
    IBM, General Electric, Amazon, HP, Facebook, Bank of America, American Express, AT&T, Nike, PayPal, Wells Fargo, Best Buy, Tesla Motors, Citi, The Home Depot
    Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, LinkedIn, Netflix, PostgreSQL, Android, Rails, QT, Gnome, Eclipse
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    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company25%
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm15%
    Manufacturing Company14%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Healthcare Company7%
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    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise69%
    Buyer's Guide
    Apache Subversion vs. Git
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Apache Subversion vs. Git and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    768,415 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Apache Subversion is ranked 9th in Version Control with 4 reviews while Git is ranked 4th in Version Control with 35 reviews. Apache Subversion is rated 7.2, while Git is rated 8.6. The top reviewer of Apache Subversion writes "Centralized repository, but the stability could improve". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Git writes "A stable solution that can aid its users in maintaining all application developments ". Apache Subversion is most compared with IBM Rational ClearCase, whereas Git is most compared with Atlassian SourceTree, Canonical Bazaar, IBM Rational ClearCase, Surround SCM and Helix Core. See our Apache Subversion vs. Git report.

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