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Apache Subversion vs GitHub comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

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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
GitHub
Ranking in Version Control
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Apache Subversion is 1.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of GitHub is 6.9%, up from 6.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control
 

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…
Pervez Roy - PeerSpot reviewer
Very good for collaboration on software projects
We use GitHub for code repository alongside Bitbucket GitHub is very good for collaboration on software projects. We prefer Bitbucket for commercial use, while GitHub is used for open source. You can get the differences, history of changes, and version control for various pull requests. You can…

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."
"This solution is just easy to use."
"The Projects Tab, which shows you the todo list and the progress for projects, is very helpful."
"I'm able to access any repository that I like, whether it's public or private."
"The solution is scalable."
"The control is the most valuable feature as developers can work on a single code."
"I find GitHub very user friendly."
"GitHub is pure or open-source; you can access it anywhere. You can have a lot of collateral information. You can make the changes and do the reviews from one place."
"The version control functionality for this solution has been most valuable, especially when managing projects with multiple versions."
 

Cons

"Apache Subversion should be easier to use."
"The most valuable feature is CLI."
"There could be some improvements related to the automation of certain processes, especially with the integration of artificial intelligence."
"The solution's cost is high and should be reduced."
"The sign in process is a bit difficult."
"There is nothing that I find that needs improvement in GitHub."
"GitHub storage is one of the main requirements and it could improve."
"If you are uploading or cloning a large file, with more than 25 megs, it's pretty slow."
"From the recruiting standpoint, I would like to see email IDs and phone numbers and a brief introduction about their profile."
"GitHub could have better integration or capability with other solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is good."
"The product is reasonably priced."
"I use the free version of the tool."
"I use the free version of GitHub."
"There are no licensing fees for the features that we use."
"I think, in terms of price, GitHub is okay compared to other tools."
"We have an enterprise licensing agreement, and I am not part of the finance department so I can't say how much it costs."
"If there are only 10 people using a particular repository, then GitHub is free. But if we increase the number of users, we need to pay the normal charge for GitHub."
"The licensing model from GitHub is very clear."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about GitHub?
The control is the most valuable feature as developers can work on a single code.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitHub?
I am not aware about the pricing, so I will not be able to give feedback.
What needs improvement with GitHub?
Sometimes we do not get the exact solution, and the suggested solution does not work, so GitHub could improve in that area. We have used GitHub mainly for the code generation part. That is the only...
 

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