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Apache Subversion vs Breezy
Both stand on version control software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+2
Subversion offers centralized versioning with atomic commits, branching, merge tracking, and optional locking. Users should distinguish the core source project from third-party binary packages and integrations.
Visit Apache Subversion Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted
Breezy provides distributed, offline-capable version control with Git and Bazaar compatibility and extensive plugin options. Its free, self-hosted model fits Linux and macOS users, but Windows support and nested repositories are absent.
Visit BreezyThe facts
| Apache Subversion | Breezy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | subversion.apache.org | breezy-vcs.org |
| On version control software | #5 of 62 | #9 of 62 |
Apache Subversion: what it does well
- Free, open-source version control.
- Tracks directories, files, and key/value properties.
- Atomic commits prevent partial changes from taking effect.
- Optional file locking can be required for selected files.
- Repositories can use Apache HTTP Server or svnserve.
What to know first
- Binary packages are maintained by third parties or volunteers.
- Archived unsupported releases lack community support.
- Experimental 1.14 features have no backward-compatibility promise.
Breezy: what it does well
- Offline commits on local branches
- Git and Bazaar format support
- Branch changes without repository write access
- Extensible plugin system
- Free GPLv2-or-later software
What to know first
- Windows is not yet supported
- No nested repositories
- Self-hosting requires installation and administration
- No hosted platform is listed
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