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Apache Subversion vs Bitbucket comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 14, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Apache Subversion
Ranking in Version Control
10th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Bitbucket
Ranking in Version Control
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Apache Subversion is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket is 35.6%, up from 32.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

YATIM Khalid - PeerSpot reviewer
Centralized repository, but the stability could improve
Apache Subversion is a scalable solution. We have our personal service, and we were nine developers. In our company the whole company uses the same instances for Git, but in but last five years, we have had one instance, per project. For one instance, there were ten to twenty users.
Prathamesh DMarathe - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless collaboration and merge conflict resolution improve code management
I use the Bitbucket tool to store the code repository and maintain a CI/CD pipeline, allowing multiple developers to work on different code branches. We can integrate with the developer Marathe bridge branch, enabling it to be pushed into the production environment within the CI/CD.  I use…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We have developed automation to speed up common repetitive processes."
"Apache Subversion is a scalable solution."
"What I liked the most about this program is that it integrates seamlessly with JIRA."
"The initial setup was straightforward, especially leveraging its cloud platform deployment options."
"The product's most valuable feature is output backup."
"Bitbucket is feasible and friendly compared to Visual Studio DevOps on the Microsoft platform."
"Overall product rating: ten out of ten."
"I find Bitbucket's branching, pull requests, and branch mergers very valuable."
"Bitbucket is definitely a tool to consider if somebody is still on CVS. It is a great tool and well integrated with Bamboo."
"Bitbucket is very secure and easy to handle compared to GitLab."
 

Cons

"Apache Subversion should be easier to use."
"The most valuable feature is CLI."
"One of the areas the solution could improve on is when there is a merging conflict it is quite confusing. When I am having a merging conflict I get stuck on the page, then I need to search how to handle the particular problem. For example, finding what the commands are which can be used."
"There is room for improvement in the workflow. Other similar tools offer automation and more streamlined workflows, which Bitbucket currently lacks."
"Bitbucket could improve search and indexing capabilities. There is only basic searching available. There is only the ability to index the main branch but not the subbranches. The search capabilities are dodgy."
"It would be beneficial to have a straightforward mechanism for integrating the initial tasks defined in Bitbucket with Jira when the need arises."
"I would like to see the tool's desktop version."
"When users are given access for the first time, they should have some basic setups to help them specify their purposes."
"Bitbucket's Initial setup is a little complicated because you need to install and configure the solution. It can take one or two days to deploy Bitbucket. If you have a high workload, you can deploy it on multiple server farms as needed"
"I would like to see the integration with some of the cloud service providers improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool's price is good."
"The product offers competitive pricing structures for small to medium-sized businesses, which is especially beneficial for smaller teams."
"I rate the price from Bitbucket a four out of five."
"I understand Bitbucket's cost is on the higher side."
"Bitbucket is an inexpensive product."
"A full licensing cost is paid for Bitbucket."
"Bitbucket may be perceived as costly for smaller companies."
"I rate Bitbucket's pricing a five out of ten."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten because it is cheaper than solutions like GitLab."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
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Educational Organization
51%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
5%
 

Company Size

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Questions from the Community

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?
I am not able to recollect any new suggestions. In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any. This could be an area for improvement.
 

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