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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
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Bitbucket
Ranking in Version Control
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Apache Subversion is 1.4%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket is 32.8%, down from 34.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Fraser Gordon - PeerSpot reviewer
Comes with CLI features and automation
We use it as a code repository for training materials We have developed automation to speed up common repetitive processes. The most valuable feature is CLI. The tool's deployment is complex. I have been using the solution for ten years. I rate the solution's stability an eight out of…
Cuneyt-Gurses - PeerSpot reviewer
Helps us improve our development workflows and enhance team collaboration
Our primary use case for Bitbucket revolves around version control and collaborative development. We utilize it extensively to manage our codebase, facilitate Git operations, and automate our CI/CD pipelines on the Bitbucket Cloud platform. This setup enables seamless collaboration among our team…

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 setup was okay, and it was well-integrated."
"It seems to be quite scalable."
"Bitbucket is very secure and easy to handle compared to GitLab."
"Bitbucket is an integral part of our CI/CD project."
"The code reviews and the ability to support DevSecOps are very important."
"The tool's automation helped because we onboarded a lot of projects and teams into Bitbucket. The product's automation helped us complete activities in two days which previously used to take around two weeks to complete. We have completely automated processes that were earlier manual. It has good integration with Jira and Jenkins."
"Code check in and code version control."
"Bitbucket is feasible and friendly compared to Visual Studio DevOps on the Microsoft platform."
 

Cons

"Apache Subversion should be easier to use."
"The most valuable feature is CLI."
"There is room for improvement in the workflow. Other similar tools offer automation and more streamlined workflows, which Bitbucket currently lacks."
"There are many places where the product could be expanded to make it a more complete solution."
"Bitbucket could improve its security. For example, the user access security could improve."
"I think the configuration can be improved because it is getting more complicated and not very well organized."
"Even with the automation, we've had some situations where we've had mistakes. They've integrated things into the wrong place, so there's a fairly steep learning curve."
"The scalability could be improved."
"It goes well with other Atlassian solutions like Jira or Bamboo, but integration with other third-party solutions is more complex."
"In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any. This could be an area for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is good."
"I rate the pricing a seven out of ten because it is expensive."
"I rate the price from Bitbucket a four out of five."
"I rate Bitbucket's pricing a five out of ten."
"Bitbucket is an inexpensive product."
"We have approximately 40 licenses for Bitbucket."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten because it is cheaper than solutions like GitLab."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Educational Organization
32%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

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?
I am not able to recollect any new suggestions. In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any. This could be an area for improvement.
 

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