# Apache Subversion vs Git

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Git

| Attribute | Apache Subversion | Git |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 42 (59% (medium)) | 54.8 (42% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 57 | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 121 | 4,516 |
| adoption.github_stars | 646 | 63,856 |
| 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 distributed version control system built for speed and efficiency, widely used by developers to track code changes and manage project history. Available as free and open source software under GPLv2. It is indexed under Version Control.","source":"https://git-scm.com","question":"What is Git?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Git is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://git-scm.com","question":"Is Git free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Git supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://git-scm.com","question":"What platforms does Git support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Git can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://git-scm.com","question":"Can Git be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Git is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in the United States.","source":"https://git-scm.com","question":"Where is Git available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"self_hosted":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. | An open-source version control system that enables developers to track changes across projects through distributed repositories, offering both high-level user commands and low-level internal access. |
| 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":"self","vcs_model":"distributed","federation":false,"built_in_ci":false,"code_review":"none","license_model":"free","access_control":"branch","underlying_vcs":"Git","open_source_core":"open_source"}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 5 |
| 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":"Visual Studio"},{"name":"Visual Studio Code"},{"name":"Eclipse"},{"name":"Sublime Text"},{"name":"GitHub"}]` |
| language.primary | C | C |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":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":"open_source","sourceUrl":"https://git-scm.com","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T15:10:47.495Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | open_source |
| pricing.price_level | free | free |
| pricing.transparent | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.scorecard | 4.5 | 5.2 |
| 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}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=homebrew&package_name=git&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Version Control)

| Capability | Apache Subversion | Git |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Model** |  |  |
| VCS model | Centralized | Distributed |
| Underlying VCS supported (Git / Mercurial / SVN / Perforce / multiple) | Subversion | Git |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Self-hosted only | Self-hosted only |
| **Review** |  |  |
| Code review | None (engine only) | None (engine only) |
| **Storage** |  |  |
| Large-file / binary handling | - | - |
| **Scale** |  |  |
| Monorepo scale (partial clone / sparse / VFS) | ✓ | - |
| **DevOps** |  |  |
| Built-in CI | ✗ | ✗ |
| **Access** |  |  |
| Access control granularity | Path-level | Branch |
| **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 2026-10-16T18:30:35.441Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*