BitKeeper vs Surround SCM
| BitKeeper | Surround SCM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Versioning model | distributed | centralized |
| Self-hosted deployment | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Large-file handling | native | native |
| File locking | Yes | Yes |
| Sparse checkout | Yes | Yes |
| Nested repositories | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Version Control Software. On Freedom251, Surround SCM scores higher on our published basis.