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Apache Subversion (SVN)

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Free, open source centralized version control system for tracking files and directories

  • Deployment On Premises
  • Starting price Free
  • Free trial Not offered
  • Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs

What is Apache Subversion (SVN)?

Apache Subversion, commonly called SVN, is a free and open source centralized version control system managed by the Apache Software Foundation. It tracks changes to files and directories over time, allowing teams to record every revision, compare versions, and restore earlier states of a project. Subversion versions directories, renames, and metadata properties alongside file content, and it supports atomic commits so a change either fully succeeds or fully fails. It communicates over HTTP based WebDAV or its own protocol, using a central repository model rather than the fully distributed model used by Git or Mercurial.

Subversion is widely used by engineering teams that prefer a single source of truth repository with simple folder level permission control. It integrates with popular clients such as TortoiseSVN and VisualSVN, and can be self hosted on Windows, Linux, or macOS servers. Because it has no vendor and no licensing cost, it remains a common choice for enterprises with legacy codebases and organizations that need centralized, auditable version history.

Key Features of Apache Subversion (SVN)

Apache Subversion (SVN) lists 10 documented features, including Centralized repository model, Directory, rename, and metadata versioning and Atomic commits. The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.

  • Centralized repository model
  • Directory, rename, and metadata versioning
  • Atomic commits
  • Branching and merging
  • Path based access control
  • WebDAV/DeltaV network protocol support
  • Repository mirroring via svnsync
  • Wide GUI client support (TortoiseSVN, VisualSVN)
  • Cross platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)
  • Free and open source (Apache License 2.0)

Apache Subversion (SVN) Pricing

Apache Subversion (SVN) lists 1 plan without published figures. Pricing is quoted on request.

Open Source

Free

Unlimited, self hosted

Free and open source software licensed under the Apache License 2.0; no official paid tiers or vendor

Apache Subversion (SVN) Specifications

Apache Subversion (SVN) is available on Windows and macOS. It offers an API and has a free plan.

Software Tagline :
Free, open source centralized version control system for tracking files and directories
Deployment :
  • on premises
Subscription Plan :
onetime
Desktop Platforms :
  • windows
  • macos
Mobile Platforms :
Language Support :
english
Target Audience :
  • freelancers
  • startups
  • smes
  • agencies
  • enterprises
Available Support :
Integrations :
TortoiseSVN, VisualSVN, IntelliJ (Subclipse), Eclipse, Jenkins, Bamboo, Apache HTTP Server
API Available :
Yes
Free Trial Available :
No
Run On Mobile Browser :
No
Free Plan Available :
Yes
Customization Available :
Yes

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Apache Subversion (SVN) FAQs

Yes. Subversion is free and open source software released under the Apache License 2.0, with no licensing fees.

Subversion uses a centralized model with a single main repository, unlike distributed systems such as Git or Mercurial.

Yes, Subversion requires a server (self hosted or via a third party host) since it is not natively peer to peer like distributed VCS tools.

Yes, Subversion versions directories as first class objects and handles binary files, though it is not optimized for very large binaries.

Common clients include TortoiseSVN for Windows and VisualSVN, along with IDE plugins such as Subclipse for Eclipse.