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Apache Subversion vs Versions: catalog facts
Apache SubversionVersions
Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

Paid

A licence costs $119, with a free download to try it first.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line macOS
  • Simple centralized model that is easy to explain to a team
  • Long track record in open source and corporate use
  • Native Mac interface for Subversion
  • Approachable for people new to version control
  • Centralized design means most operations need access to the server
  • Fewer new projects use it than Git
  • Subversion only, no Git support
  • Relatively expensive
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: Apache-2.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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