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Apache Subversion vs Bitbucket comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.0
Apache Subversion offers a cost-free solution for small teams but lacks ROI compared to Bitbucket's CI/CD integrations.
Sentiment score
3.7
Bitbucket offers cost-effective integration with Jira, streamlining project management and code operations, enhancing team efficiency and productivity.
With Bitbucket, integrating SonarQube has helped us run the pipeline smoothly, allowing us to generate APK and AAB files that we previously did manually.
Technical Lead at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
The deep integration with Jira means the organization does not need to pay extra because they can easily integrate with Bitbucket if they already have Jira.
Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Apache Subversion users often rely on community support and online resources, rating direct support between 5 to 8 out of 10.
Sentiment score
6.4
Bitbucket customer service is generally well-rated but experiences are mixed, with reports of slow responses and documentation issues.
I would rate technical support from Atlassian as the best.
Senior Manager at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
I have had good experiences with the current agreements for Atlassian technical support.
Devops Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
I can rate customer support a nine out of ten as they are mostly available and provide quick solutions.
Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.5
Apache Subversion is scalable, supporting multiple instances and accommodating 10-20 users per instance, and is well-rated for scalability.
Sentiment score
7.5
Bitbucket is viewed as highly scalable, especially for self-managed setups, despite some performance issues under heavy loads.
Scalability involves vertical or horizontal expansion, and adjustments need to be made based on requirements.
System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
There are areas they need to improve on, including attracting more users and enhancing the CI/CD pipelines.
Lead Developer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Some enterprise users report that while Bitbucket's stability and speed can degrade, it handles very large repositories at a very scalable moment.
Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
4.5
Feedback on Apache Subversion's stability is mixed, with ratings ranging from six to eight out of ten.
Sentiment score
7.9
Bitbucket is generally rated highly for stability, with rare issues mostly specific to large teams or unique configurations.
I have not faced any issues related to stability.
Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited
Stability has some glitches and bugs.
System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Room For Improvement

Apache Subversion users seek improved merging, ease of use, and features like CI/CD integration and customized configurations akin to GitHub.
Bitbucket requires enhanced cloud operations, automation, scalability, security, integration, AI features, documentation, and support for optimal performance.
The only improvement needed is performance-wise, and if they can provide access to a dashboard where we can directly see the Sonar results and other third-party tools, it would be very time-saving for developers, QA, or the DevOps teams.
Devops Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
With Atlassian phasing out its self-hosted server version, organizations are forced to choose between Bitbucket Cloud, which may not meet strict local compliance requirements, or a highly expensive data option.
Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited
Bitbucket has less community support compared to GitHub, which has many users.
Lead Developer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
 

Setup Cost

Apache Subversion is valued by enterprises for being open-source, cost-effective, and providing quality without licensing fees.
Bitbucket offers competitive pricing for SMBs but can be costly with plugins, favored for reliability over alternatives.
Pricing is not based on low cost. It's based on the quality and satisfaction of the services provided.
System Analyst at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
 

Valuable Features

Apache Subversion provides centralized version control, easy collaboration, and integration capabilities, enhancing code management and team productivity.
Bitbucket offers seamless Jira integration, robust Git operations, CI/CD automation, efficient collaboration, and cost-effective on-premises hosting.
Bitbucket's integration facilitates builds, deployments, visioning, and team collaboration.
Director at a computer software company with 11-50 employees
The security tools integration is very much easier, as for performing any SecOps activities, you can directly hook the Snyk or some other security tools with Bitbucket, and we have direct compatibility with various SAST tools.
Devops Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Bitbucket AI tools can act as an expert twenty-four seven, automatically scanning proposed code changes, highlighting potential bugs, spotting anti-patterns, and suggesting improvements before a human reviewer steps in.
Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited
 

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
6.6
Number of Reviews
53
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Apache Subversion is 4.2%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket is 13.7%, down from 33.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Bitbucket13.7%
Apache Subversion4.2%
Other82.1%
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

Vijay Londhe - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Programmer at Mahadis
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.
AmitRathod - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Analyst at Toll Holdings Limited
Collaborating on code has become smoother while pricing and hosting options still need work
Bitbucket needs improvement as it has very limited cloud hosting options. With Atlassian phasing out its self-hosted server version, organizations are forced to choose between Bitbucket Cloud, which may not meet strict local compliance requirements, or a highly expensive data option. Additionally, Bitbucket is not competitive on pricing for scaling teams, as the free tier is great for up to five team members, but the jump in price for growing teams beyond five users can become steep compared to other repositories. Some enterprise users report that Bitbucket's stability can affect its speed when handling very large repositories, and though it has good support, the technical support team should be more active, as I have not seen them as active compared to GitLab and GitHub. The limited cloud hosting options and pricing for scaling teams are two important areas for improvement.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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 Enterprise13
Large Enterprise23
 

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 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?
Bitbucket is quite good from what I have used. I am okay with the current state of Bitbucket, so no additional improvements are needed.
What is your primary use case for Bitbucket?
My main use case for Bitbucket is for code management, code, and pipeline. In my team, there are multiple people from different domains, and we are working in a distributed system on the same featu...
 

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