# Apache Subversion vs GitHub

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** GitHub

| Attribute | Apache Subversion | GitHub |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 42 (59% (medium)) | 58.7 (72% (medium)) |
| 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":"GitHub provides a platform combining version control, team collaboration, project management, and automation tools. It supports both cloud and self-hosted deployments with built-in security and works for teams of any size. It is indexed under Version Control.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is GitHub?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"GitHub offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $100 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is GitHub free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"GitHub supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does GitHub support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. GitHub can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can GitHub be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 35 integrations for GitHub, including Render, Linear Code, OpenCode, CodeRabbit, Codemagic, CircleCI, Imgbot and CodeFactor, plus 27 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What does GitHub integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for GitHub. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as GitHub not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://github.com/security","question":"What security certifications does GitHub have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":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. | A development platform combining version control, AI-powered coding assistance, project planning, and deployment tools to help teams build, test, and release software efficiently. |
| 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":"both","vcs_model":"distributed","large_file":"git_lfs","api_surface":"REST, GraphQL, Webhooks","built_in_ci":true,"code_review":"pr_mr","license_model":"seat_priced_ee","sso_saml_scim":true,"access_control":"branch","underlying_vcs":"Git","open_source_core":"closed"}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 25 |
| 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":"Render"},{"name":"Linear Code"},{"name":"OpenCode"},{"name":"CodeRabbit"},{"name":"Codemagic"},{"name":"CircleCI"},{"name":"Imgbot"},{"name":"CodeFactor"},{"name":"Rewind Backups"},{"name":"Azure Pipelines"},{"name":"Codacy"},{"name":"Codecov"},{"name":"Zenhub"},{"name":"Zube"},{"name":"Percy"},{"name":"Argos"},{"name":"AccessLint"},{"name":"PullRequest"},{"name":"Crowdin"},{"name":"WakaTime"},{"name":"Coveralls"},{"name":"CodeScene"},{"name":"TestQuality"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Codemagic CI/CD"},{"name":"Rewind Backups for GitHub"},{"name":"Qlty Cloud"},{"name":"Waydev"},{"name":"Review Notebook App"},{"name":"Mergify"},{"name":"GitLive"},{"name":"GuardRails"},{"name":"PullApprove v3"},{"name":"DeepSource"},{"name":"Azure Boards"},{"name":"Octobox"},{"name":"DeepScan"},{"name":"Linear","category":"project_management"},{"name":"Atlassian","category":"project_management"},{"name":"Datree","category":"automation"},{"name":"Pull Request Size","category":"automation"}]` |
| language.primary | C | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"web":true,"android":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":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"GitHub Copilot Free","description":"Limited functionality for individual developers"},{"free":false,"name":"GitHub Copilot Pro"},{"free":false,"name":"GitHub Copilot Business","description":"Organization plan with license management and policy controls"},{"free":false,"name":"GitHub Copilot Enterprise","description":"Enterprise plan with native GitHub.com integration"},{"free":false,"name":"GitHub Copilot Max","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For heavy usage with $100/month in AI Credits"},{"free":false,"name":"GitHub Enterprise Cloud","description":"Multi-tenant SaaS on Azure with regional deployment options","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"GitHub Enterprise Server","description":"Self-hosted deployment for on-premises infrastructure","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Git Large File Storage","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"GitHub Codespaces","components":[{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"hour"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.18,"currency":"USD"},{"per":{"qty":1,"unit":"GB"},"kind":"metered","amount":0.07,"currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"Free tier available. Subscription-based plans with usage pricing for Codespaces and Git LFS.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-04T13:29:42.931Z","startingPrice":{"amount":100,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | low |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":100,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | - | no |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.certifications | - | `[{"name":"SOC 2 Type 2","level":"Type 2","status":"active"}]` |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 4.5 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | - | https://github.com/security |
| 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 | GitHub |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Model** |  |  |
| VCS model | Centralized | Distributed |
| Underlying VCS supported (Git / Mercurial / SVN / Perforce / multiple) | Subversion | Git |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Hosting | Self-hosted only | Cloud + self-hosted |
| **Review** |  |  |
| Code review | None (engine only) | PR / MR |
| **Storage** |  |  |
| Large-file / binary handling | - | Git LFS |
| **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 | Closed |
| Self-managed license model | Free | Seat-priced EE |
| **Integration** |  |  |
| API surface (REST / GraphQL / webhooks) | WebDAV/DeltaV protocol, svnserve protocol, command-line | REST, GraphQL, Webhooks |
| **Enterprise** |  |  |
| SSO / SAML / SCIM | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Security** |  |  |
| Signed commits / supply-chain (GPG / SSH / sigstore) | ✗ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:37:40.062Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*