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Apache Subversion vs Bitbucket Server 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 Server
Ranking in Version Control
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
26
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 Server is 24.9%, down from 25.6% 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…
Dileep DK - PeerSpot reviewer
Facilitates efficient branching and integration with flexible workflow management
Bitbucket Server excels as a versioning system, effectively managing branching and code integration. It provides flexibility, allowing teams to customize workflows according to their specific needs. We maintain a master branch for production and separate branches for different features, which makes it easier to manage code changes. Additionally, its integration with Jenkins pipelines for automating builds and performing various checks enhances its utility.

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 tool makes pushing codes and setting up CI/CD pipelines easy."
"The initial setup is straightforward. It takes half an hour to deploy."
"Bitbucket Server is easy to use. You can use other applications to access it, or you can use it to access the internet. You can use solutions, such as Sourcetree, which is free, and put it on your development system and use it to do the check-in, checkouts, and those type of operations. It is nice, but some other developers may agree."
"The product is easy to maintain."
"The most valuable feature is that it has its own pipelines."
"It can efficiently promote code to different environments."
"The product’s most valuable features are private repositories and the ability to work as a proxy for implementing CI/CD pipelines."
"Bitbucket Server integrates well with other products."
 

Cons

"The most valuable feature is CLI."
"Apache Subversion should be easier to use."
"The UI could be enhanced."
"Enhancing the real-time reflection of changes online is an area that could benefit from improvement."
"The product requires patching and version improvements. Some functions do not work properly when we move from one version to another. We need a technical improvement. Also, communicating with other Atlassian products becomes cumbersome when we move from one version to another. I want Bitbucket Server to include a dashboard similar to Jira's. Atlassian must also develop a tool to scan our complete base for vulnerabilities."
"If I want to mail someone a master branch, then sometimes it shows some conflict with other codes in the master branch."
"Some of the capabilities that I am looking for from a command line are not really available."
"The platform's integration with other cloud services should be improved."
"The product's initial setup phase is complex."
"At the moment, there are not many details on how to proceed with the troubleshooting if one of the users faces an issue with the product."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is good."
"There is a cost to use this solution but it is based on how many users are using it. If you have 50 users or 1,000 users the price will be very different."
"We pay around $6 per user."
"We opted for the on-premises solution, and while it's quite expensive, I believe there's room for improvement in terms of pricing. The licensing is based on the number of users, but I'm not entirely certain about the details."
"Bitbucket Server is quite expensive compared to other products."
"The solution comes as a part of the suite."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. Prices can become expensive if you have a lot of users."
"The platform offers a free version for public repositories, which benefits open-source projects."
"As for licensing, Bitbucket is one of the more affordable options."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Bitbucket Server?
While Bitbucket Server performs well, the improvement lies not in the tool itself yet in the discipline of the team using it. The tool does not impose restrictions, allowing for flexibility in work...
What is your primary use case for Bitbucket Server?
Bitbucket Server is used for private code management and source code management. It facilitates versioning, allowing us to maintain a master branch which reflects the code in production, and manage...
 

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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
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