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Versions vs Apache Subversion: catalog facts
VersionsApache Subversion
Paid

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

Free

Free and open source under the Apache 2.0 licence.

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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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