Apache Subversion vs Surround SCM comparison

Apache and Perforce are both solutions in the Version Control category. Apache is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.0, while Perforce is ranked #11. Apache holds a 1.2% mindshare in VC, compared to Perforce’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 50% of Apache users are willing to recommend the solution.

Apache Subversion

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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

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Surround SCM

Ranking in Version Control

11th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Configuration Management (40th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Apache Subversion is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Surround SCM is 2.1%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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YATIM Khalid

Engineering Manager at Docaposte

Centralized repository, but the stability could improve

Apache Subversion is a scalable solution. We have our personal service, and we were nine developers. In our company the whole company uses the same instances for Git, but in but last five years, we have had one instance, per project. For one instance, there were ten to twenty users.

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

21%

Healthcare Company

17%

Computer Software Company

13%

Insurance Company

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Apache Subversion?

We have developed automation to speed up common repetitive processes.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Subversion?

The tool's price is good.

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What needs improvement with Apache Subversion?

The tool's deployment is complex.

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SurroundSCM, Seapine SurroundSCM

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)

Apache

Surround SCM is the source code management tool that seamlessly integrates with Helix ALM, allowing you to work with source code and work items from either application. With the built-in integration between Helix ALM and Surround SCM, you can build and release specific fixes and features instead of just shipping blocks of code.

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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

Siemens AG, First Choice Health, CureSearch

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