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Mercurial vs Apache Subversion

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Mercurial

Mercurial is distributed version control system designed for speed and scalability with a straightforward command set. It provides comprehensive features for version-control workflows. The tool is actively maintained with regular updates and strong community/vendor support.

Version ControlFreeOpen Source
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Apache Subversion

Apache Subversion Centralized version control system widely used in enterprise environments for managing files and directories over time.

Version ControlFreeOpen Source

Quick Facts

Mercurial

Company
Year Launched2005
Pricing ModelFree
Open SourceYes
CategoryVersion Control
Platforms

Apache Subversion

CompanyApache Software Foundation
Year Launched2000
Pricing ModelFree
Open SourceYes
CategoryVersion Control
PlatformsmacOS, Windows, Web

Pricing

Mercurial

Free

Apache Subversion

Free

Free: $0/one-time

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