Git vs Helix Core vs Surround SCM comparison

Git and Perforce are both solutions in the Version Control category. Git is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.7, while Perforce is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.0. Git holds a 7.9% mindshare in VC, compared to Perforce’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Git users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Perforce users who would recommend it.

Git

Read 38 Git reviews

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95% willing to recommend

Helix Core

Read 6 Helix Core reviews

339 Views
218 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

Surround SCM

284 Views
227 Comparison Views

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Git, Helix Core, and Surround SCM based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Git is 7.9%, down from 8.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Helix Core is 1.9%, up from 1.7% 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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Srujan Panuganti

Scientist - Instrument II at AbbVie

An excellent open source, software hosting solution that provides strong version control functionality and a user-friendly interface

We use this solution to host our software, and where we need to develop new features and new functionality, we create new branch from our existing software, work on our branch, develop it, test it, validate it, and then merge it with the master or main software The best thing about this solution…

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Daniel Kirschner

Technical Lead, Methods & Tools at Volkswagen

Configuration management features improve workflow but require a steep learning curve

I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively. While its customization is not an issue, the GUI might not appeal to everyone.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Manufacturing Company

15%

Healthcare Company

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Manufacturing Company

21%

Healthcare Company

17%

Computer Software Company

13%

Insurance Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Git?

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

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Git?

Git is an open-source software.

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What needs improvement with Git?

There is nothing that could be improved at this time.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Helix Core?

Pricing is relatively moderate at three to four out of ten. I find this cost justified for the capabilities provided ...

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What needs improvement with Helix Core?

I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature ...

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What is your primary use case for Helix Core?

We use Helix Core in our software development processes as a configuration management solution. Our typical use cases...

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 30% of the time

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April 2025

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Perforce

SurroundSCM, Seapine SurroundSCM

Overview

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.

Git

Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System, is a tool that versions and manages source code and digital assets for enterprises. Perforce is easy to install, learn and administer; seamlessly handles distributed development; and supports developers across a large number of platforms. Perforce ensures development integrity by grouping multi-file updates into atomic changes, enables concurrent development, and intelligently manages multiple software releases using its Inter-File Branching system.

Perforce

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.

Perforce

Sample Customers

Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter, LinkedIn, Netflix, PostgreSQL, Android, Rails, QT, Gnome, Eclipse

Intuit, Disney, Nvidia, Ubisoft, Samsung, Vmware, Adidas, Pixar, salesforce.com, EA

Siemens AG, First Choice Health, CureSearch

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