Apache Subversion vs Git comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

Apache Subversion and Git compete in the version control systems category. Git seems to have the upper hand due to its flexibility and powerful features, despite appreciation for Apache Subversion's stability and simplicity.

Features: Apache Subversion offers atomic commits, directory versioning, and efficient handling of binary files. Git provides a distributed system, branching capabilities, and speed which gives it a notable advantage for advanced control needs.

Room for Improvement: Apache Subversion needs better handling of merging conflicts and more modern integrations. Git users find its command set complex and face occasional performance issues in very large repositories.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Apache Subversion is straightforward to deploy with dependable customer support. Git deployment is well-regarded but more complex to configure. Git's customer service is effective but varies by provider.

Pricing and ROI: Apache Subversion involves lower setup costs, providing strong ROI through reliability. Git may have higher initial costs but offers significant ROI due to its advanced features and performance gains.

To learn more, read our detailed Apache Subversion vs. Git Report (Updated: September 2025).

Apache Subversion vs. Git

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Categories and Ranking

Apache Subversion

Ranking in Version Control

10th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Git

Ranking in Version Control

5th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Apache Subversion is 2.7%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Git is 10.0%, up from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Version Control Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Git	10.0%
Apache Subversion	2.7%
Other	87.3%

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Vijay Londhe

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.

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Grazvydas Govaras

Senior Solution Architect at Danske

Helps to store and version the code

We use the solution for code management to store and version the code. It is the standard service we use for developing applications and infrastructure services You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches. I would like to see less updates with the product. I…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. 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."

"I like that it's easy to use and because it's accessible from a terminal or a graphical user interface if needed. I also like that we can pass comments from Linux if required."

"Git offers the ability to roll back to the previous version. You can also track all the small changes that you do."

"Version control is beneficial as it allows me to keep track of all the modifications I have made to the applications."

"All of the features in Git are useful."

"Git has a lot of online tutorials and resources available."

"The initial setup is very easy."

"I believe it is beneficial to maintain a detailed log or history of who did what to a project and which user committed to the change."

"Git is a product everyone uses, so it's almost inescapable. I like the fact that there is a large ecosystem around it. You can bolt various graphical user interfaces onto it or sign up for various repositories like GitHub and AWS CodeCommit. Git has a large community, so there are lots of resources and knowledge bases you can use."

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Cons

"Apache Subversion should be easier to use."

"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."

"The most valuable feature is CLI."

"The price could be improved."

"The GUI needs to be improved."

"The scalability could be better. I think it requires some discipline to have large teams working on the same project without facing problems merging code. I'm using Git for personal projects, but I know companies face merge conflicts when more than one person is working on code simultaneously."

"We would like to see tutorials added to the product, for new users to follow so that they can optimize their use of the solution."

"In a future release, the user interface should be easier to use and more intuitive."

"The solution could improve by having more customization."

"The tool is complicated for a beginner. You need to have some training to use it. It is also hard to find a parameter."

"Git can improve the size of the depository it can handle and add the capability to detect the change between common files, such as Excel and PDF documents."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is good."

"This is an open-source solution, so there are no licensing fees associated with it, and no extra, 'hidden' charges."

"The platform is less expensive."

"As a student, I didn't have to pay for the license."

"The tool is free."

"The tool is an open-source product."

"Git is completely free."

"There are some extra costs to Git, but it depends on your use case."

"We are using the open-source version, which is available free of charge."

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Manufacturing Company

17%

Computer Software Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	8
Large Enterprise	21

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache Subversion?

We have developed automation to speed up common repetitive processes.

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?

What do you like most about Git?

You can have a central code repository using Git and have local code branches.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Git?

Git is an open-source software.

What needs improvement with Git?

There is nothing that could be improved at this time.

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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)

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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.

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