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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
6.4
Number of Reviews
51
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Apache Subversion is 4.2%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket is 18.6%, down from 36.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Version Control Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Bitbucket18.6%
Apache Subversion4.2%
Other77.2%
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

"Apache Subversion is a scalable solution."
"We have developed automation to speed up common repetitive processes."
"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."
"Bitbucket is definitely a tool to consider if somebody is still on CVS. It is a great tool and well integrated with Bamboo."
"It is easy to write code and store it in the central repository."
"Bitbucket works, and it's reliable"
"We can watch the newly implemented code. So it's quite nice to organize the teams to see what part of the work is done and what part of the code is already old or new. It is very good for that kind of management."
"Bitbucket works fine for what I'm doing. It's slightly different from GitHub, but it's a good tool for storing code."
"Bitbucket is a standard git implementation with perfectly coordinated screens, it's secure, and we have had no problems with it."
"Bitbucket provided benefits including ease of use and a good visual representation of some of the reports, which helped us significantly."
"Bitbucket's most valuable feature is the web interface, which is useful compared to other tools, has a lot of features, and is intuitive."
 

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."
"The scalability could be improved."
"I think the configuration can be improved because it is getting more complicated and not very well organized."
"Could provide some default branching options for users to adopt."
"I feel the pricing for Bitbucket is on the higher end."
"I would like to see the integration with some of the cloud service providers improved."
"The product could be less expensive for small companies."
"Even with the automation, we've had some situations where we've had mistakes. They've integrated things into the wrong place, so there's a fairly steep learning curve."
"Bitbucket has limitations such as community support and built-in pipelines, while GitHub provides public access with many users and projects."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is good."
"Licensing is on a monthly basis, it's available on our website. They have a free version, the pro version and then they have an enterprise version, and we're using a kind of the middle of the pro version for about $7 per user per month."
"Bitbucket is a low-priced tool."
"Bitbucket is an inexpensive product."
"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."
"We have approximately 40 licenses for Bitbucket."
"I did not pay for the license as I was using a corporate license. But I think the pricing is fair."
"When it comes to licensing we have the standard plan."
"I understand Bitbucket's cost is on the higher side."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
No data available
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
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 Enterprise12
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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