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Apache Subversion vs Bitbucket comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

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Categories and Ranking

Apache Subversion
Ranking in Version Control
10th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.5
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Bitbucket
Ranking in Version Control
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
52
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Apache Subversion is 4.2%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket is 15.9%, down from 35.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Bitbucket15.9%
Apache Subversion4.2%
Other79.9%
Version Control
 

Featured Reviews

Vijay Londhe - PeerSpot reviewer
Assistant Programmer at Mahadis
Enables centralized code management but lacks modern CI/CD integrations
There is room for improvement in Apache Subversion, especially when comparing it with other version control systems such as GitHub or GitLab, where many improvements could be made. Improvements I would like to see in Apache Subversion include configurations, customizations, and functionalities such as those provided by GitHub Actions for immediate pipeline triggers, as well as the version controlling and CI/CD platform offered by GitLab. In future updates of Apache Subversion, I would like to see CI/CD integrations as well as build and deployment servers. The lack of latest features includes basic requirements such as pull requests, CI/CD platform integration, and artifact storage such as GitHub packages, which it does not offer.
VinodKumar9 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Developer at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
Integrated task tracking has improved code collaboration and now supports secure, controlled delivery
The integration with Jira is a feature I really appreciate in Bitbucket because it allows for easy task management integration, which is very beneficial. Bitbucket provides strong Jira integration, which is essential for our client who uses Jira for task management. This integration helps streamline processes and has built-in CI/CD pipelines, private repositories, and provides solid support for managing tasks effectively. The CI/CD pipeline in Bitbucket streamlines our development process as we need built-in pipelines, which are available and easy to use. Bitbucket maintains code quality through branch permissions that alert you if you are pushing directly and there are branch protections or conflicts. It enforces naming conventions for branches, making it secure and easy to manage. Security-wise, Bitbucket has good features such as private repositories, access controls, authentication requirements, and secure pull requests, ensuring safety at various levels. The initial setup for Bitbucket is easy as I log in with the company email to access a workspace. Creating repositories follows a straightforward process involving setting permissions and branch creation.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I find the strong point of Apache Subversion to be that it is a centralized version control system, allowing us to keep our code repositories at a central server."
"We have developed automation to speed up common repetitive processes."
"Apache Subversion is a scalable solution."
"You can use Bitbucket to whitelist IP addresses during deployment."
"Bitbucket has a very great impact on my organization, as all code, whether from backend, frontend, or PWA, is now in Bitbucket, facilitating collaboration among our large team on the same codebase."
"The initial setup was straightforward, especially leveraging its cloud platform deployment options."
"We use Bitbucket for Jira, Confluence, and Jenkins and we have an automation pipeline. Whenever the coaching is done in Bitbucket we run an automation pipeline from the build, create installations, and tests all in one pipeline. It is done automatically."
"This is a very dependable product that is easy to use and it has an excellent GUI interface."
"Bitbucket is very secure and easy to handle compared to GitLab."
"The planning model is good, and so is the suite of applications around it."
"The product's most valuable feature is output backup."
 

Cons

"The lack of latest features includes basic requirements such as pull requests, CI/CD platform integration, and artifact storage such as GitHub packages, which it does not offer."
"The most valuable feature is CLI."
"Apache Subversion should be easier to use."
"Bitbucket pipelines could be enhanced by adding scalability and caching."
"Bitbucket should come with code review pre-integrated, which would be better than integrating another tool into the solution."
"I think the configuration can be improved because it is getting more complicated and not very well organized."
"There could be more AI features included in the product."
"I would like to see the tool's desktop version."
"I rate Bitbucket five out of 10 for affordability. It isn't cheap."
"Bitbucket can improve by integrating a tool to manage conflict code. This would save time."
"Bitbucket should consider having a CI/CD if they don’t have it already."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is good."
"When you increase from ten people to anything higher the price increase to one thousand five hundred. That is unsatisfactory and they should have a gradual price slope."
"When it comes to licensing we have the standard plan."
"Bitbucket is a low-priced tool."
"Bitbucket may be perceived as costly for smaller companies."
"I rate the price from Bitbucket a four out of five."
"We have approximately 40 licenses for Bitbucket."
"I rate the pricing a seven out of ten because it is expensive."
"I understand Bitbucket's cost is on the higher side."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business22
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise22
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Apache Subversion?
I am satisfied with the pricing and licensing cost of Apache Subversion; it is very low compared to other products.
What needs improvement with Apache Subversion?
There is room for improvement in Apache Subversion, especially when comparing it with other version control systems such as GitHub or GitLab, where many improvements could be made. Improvements I w...
What is your primary use case for Apache Subversion?
The typical use case for Apache Subversion is to store the application code repositories, which is how we use this product in our company. For multiple projects, we are using Apache Subversion, and...
What do you like most about Bitbucket?
It's straightforward to adapt to, with user-friendly features and a convenient UI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitbucket?
Pricing is not based on low cost. It's based on the quality and satisfaction of the services provided. We are not comparing Bitbucket's pricing with GitLab.
What needs improvement with Bitbucket?
Bitbucket has less community support compared to GitHub, which has many users. However, if you are already using Jira, Bitbucket becomes a natural choice. Bitbucket has limitations such as communit...
 

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