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Apache Subversion vs Bitbucket comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Apache Subversion
Ranking in Version Control
10th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Bitbucket
Ranking in Version Control
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Apache Subversion is 3.3%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket is 23.2%, down from 36.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Bitbucket23.2%
Apache Subversion3.3%
Other73.5%
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

Vijay Londhe - PeerSpot reviewer
Enables centralized code management but lacks modern CI/CD integrations
There is room for improvement in Apache Subversion, especially when comparing it with other version control systems such as GitHub or GitLab, where many improvements could be made. Improvements I would like to see in Apache Subversion include configurations, customizations, and functionalities such as those provided by GitHub Actions for immediate pipeline triggers, as well as the version controlling and CI/CD platform offered by GitLab. In future updates of Apache Subversion, I would like to see CI/CD integrations as well as build and deployment servers. The lack of latest features includes basic requirements such as pull requests, CI/CD platform integration, and artifact storage such as GitHub packages, which it does not offer.
Prathamesh DMarathe - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless collaboration and merge conflict resolution improve code management
I use the Bitbucket tool to store the code repository and maintain a CI/CD pipeline, allowing multiple developers to work on different code branches. We can integrate with the developer Marathe bridge branch, enabling it to be pushed into the production environment within the CI/CD.  I use…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Apache Subversion is a scalable solution."
"We have developed automation to speed up common repetitive processes."
"The solution is easy to use. If I need to check out my latest code or I need to send my local code to the depositories it is simple. Overall it is has been a good experience from my side using this solution."
"Bitbucket is definitely a tool to consider if somebody is still on CVS. It is a great tool and well integrated with Bamboo."
"Bitbucket has a very clean UI, especially with the pull request dashboards where we can directly see the source and destination branches and the change, and the diff between the files in a single UI."
"We have a couple of different tools that allow us to tie source code changes to report bugs. It's integrated with a bug tracking system and also integrated with what requires a tracking system. So we have better facilities. We get with the command line and can type all that stuff in and get the same kind of trust, but when we d it all manually, it's not likely to happen."
"BitBucket is a reliable and user-friendly product."
"The initial setup was straightforward, especially leveraging its cloud platform deployment options."
"I find Bitbucket's branching, pull requests, and branch mergers very valuable."
"The tool helps us manage different versions of code and branches. I like that Bitbucket is similar to Git but may have some vendor support. It has many of the same features as Git."
 

Cons

"The most valuable feature is CLI."
"The lack of latest features includes basic requirements such as pull requests, CI/CD platform integration, and artifact storage such as GitHub packages, which it does not offer."
"Apache Subversion should be easier to use."
"I would like to see the security logs option on the tool directly. The current way to work with security logs is through an email protocol."
"The tool offers a limited pipeline structure."
"In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any."
"The UI could be a little better compared to competing solutions."
"The installation of Bitbucket on our server was not as easy as other Atlassian products, so it is something that can be improved."
"I feel the pricing for Bitbucket is on the higher end."
"Bitbucket should consider having a CI/CD if they don’t have it already."
"The scalability for the cloud version can be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is good."
"With our small number of users, our licensing fees are approximately $10 USD per month."
"I understand Bitbucket's cost is on the higher side."
"I rate Bitbucket's pricing a five out of ten."
"Bitbucket may be perceived as costly for smaller companies."
"Licensing is on a monthly basis, it's available on our website. They have a free version, the pro version and then they have an enterprise version, and we're using a kind of the middle of the pro version for about $7 per user per month."
"Bitbucket is a low-priced tool."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten because it is cheaper than solutions like GitLab."
"I rate the price from Bitbucket a four out of five."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Subversion?
I am satisfied with the pricing and licensing cost of Apache Subversion; it is very low compared to other products.
What needs improvement with Apache Subversion?
There is room for improvement in Apache Subversion, especially when comparing it with other version control systems such as GitHub or GitLab, where many improvements could be made. Improvements I w...
What is your primary use case for Apache Subversion?
The typical use case for Apache Subversion is to store the application code repositories, which is how we use this product in our company. For multiple projects, we are using Apache Subversion, and...
What do you like most about Bitbucket?
It's straightforward to adapt to, with user-friendly features and a convenient UI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitbucket?
Pricing is not based on low cost. It's based on the quality and satisfaction of the services provided. We are not comparing Bitbucket's pricing with GitLab.
What needs improvement with Bitbucket?
There was integration available between Bitbucket and JIRA for project management, but I did not work much with that integration. Nowadays, a lot of AI-related capabilities have emerged, and Bitbuc...
 

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