# Apache Subversion vs Codeberg

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Codeberg

| Attribute | Apache Subversion | Codeberg |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 42 (59% (medium)) | 55.6 (44% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 57 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 121 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 646 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A centralized version control system that enables teams to track, manage, and collaborate on code changes. It provides atomic commits, merge tracking, and comprehensive repository history. It is indexed under Version Control.","source":"https://subversion.apache.org","question":"What is Apache Subversion?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Apache Subversion is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://subversion.apache.org","question":"Is Apache Subversion free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Apache Subversion supports Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://subversion.apache.org","question":"What platforms does Apache Subversion support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Apache Subversion can be deployed on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://subversion.apache.org","question":"Can Apache Subversion be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Apache Subversion is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/apache/subversion","question":"Is Apache Subversion open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A volunteer-run platform offering free infrastructure services—including code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and project hosting—exclusively for free and open-source software projects. It is indexed under Version Control.","source":"https://codeberg.org/","question":"What is Codeberg?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Codeberg offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://codeberg.org/","question":"Is Codeberg free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Codeberg. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://codeberg.org/","question":"What platforms does Codeberg support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Codeberg, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://codeberg.org/","question":"Can Codeberg be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 3 integrations for Codeberg, including Forgejo, Woodpecker CI and Weblate. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://codeberg.org/","question":"What does Codeberg integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Codeberg. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Codeberg not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://codeberg.org/codeberg/org/src/PrivacyPolicy.md","question":"What security certifications does Codeberg have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Codeberg is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in Germany.","source":"https://codeberg.org/","question":"Where is Codeberg available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source version control system providing centralized code and file management with emphasis on reliability, ease of use, and scalability from individual developers to large enterprises. | A volunteer-run platform offering free infrastructure services—including code repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and project hosting—exclusively for free and open-source software projects. |
| features.capabilities | `{"hosting":"self","vcs_model":"centralized","federation":false,"api_surface":"WebDAV/DeltaV protocol, svnserve protocol, command-line","built_in_ci":false,"code_review":"none","license_model":"free","sso_saml_scim":false,"access_control":"path_level","monorepo_scale":true,"signed_commits":false,"underlying_vcs":"Subversion","open_source_core":"open_source"}` | `{"hosting":"cloud","vcs_model":"distributed","built_in_ci":true,"code_review":"pr_mr","license_model":"free","underlying_vcs":"Git","open_source_core":"open_source"}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"TortoiseSVN","native":false,"category":"client"},{"name":"Eclipse","native":false,"category":"ide"},{"name":"NetBeans","native":false,"category":"ide"},{"name":"SVNKit","native":false,"category":"library"}]` | `[{"name":"Forgejo"},{"name":"Woodpecker CI"},{"name":"Weblate"}]` |
| language.primary | C | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DE","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","summary":"Free and open source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://subversion.apache.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-14T21:37:11.291Z"}` | `{"type":"free","summary":"Completely free for all free and open-source software projects","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://codeberg.org/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T22:41:27.047Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | free |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 4.5 | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=homebrew&package_name=subversion&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Version Control)

| Capability | Apache Subversion | Codeberg |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Model** |  |  |
| VCS model | Centralized | Distributed |
| Underlying VCS supported (Git / Mercurial / SVN / Perforce / multiple) | Subversion | Git |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Self-hosted only | Cloud only |
| **Review** |  |  |
| Code review | None (engine only) | PR / MR |
| **Storage** |  |  |
| Large-file / binary handling | - | - |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Monorepo scale (partial clone / sparse / VFS) | ✓ | - |
| **DevOps** |  |  |
| Built-in CI | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Access** |  |  |
| Access control granularity | Path-level | - |
| **Federation** |  |  |
| Federation / decentralisation (ActivityPub / email) | ✗ | - |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source core | Open-source | Open-source |
| Self-managed license model | Free | Free |
| **Integration** |  |  |
| API surface (REST / GraphQL / webhooks) | WebDAV/DeltaV protocol, svnserve protocol, command-line | - |
| **Enterprise** |  |  |
| SSO / SAML / SCIM | ✗ | - |
| **Security** |  |  |
| Signed commits / supply-chain (GPG / SSH / sigstore) | ✗ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:40:55.944Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*