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Git vs Apache Subversion: catalog facts
Git	Apache Subversion
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Full history available offline in every clone Fast branching and merging	Simple centralized model that is easy to explain to a team Long track record in open source and corporate use
Command-line interface has a steep learning curve Not suited to large binary files without extensions	Centralized design means most operations need access to the server Fewer new projects use it than Git
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-2.0	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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