List of version-control software

This is a list of notable software for revision control.

Local only

In the local-only approach, all developers must use the same computer system.

Free

History Explorer - version control by Exendo
PRCS — portable system focussed on atomic operations and simplicity; originally using RCS as a back-end, is said to be being rewritten with a more efficient storage model
Revision Control System (RCS) — features separate backward deltas for faster access to the trunk tip compared to SCCS and an improved user interface, at the cost of slow branch tip access and missing support for included/excluded deltas
Source Code Control System (SCCS) — part of UNIX; based on interleaved deltas, can construct versions as arbitrary sets of revisions

Proprietary

MKS Implementer - Change control for IBM i (System i / iSeries / AS400) by MKS Inc.

Distributed model

In the distributed approach, each developer works directly with their own local repository, and changes are shared between repositories as a separate step.

Open source

Aegis — mature software, filesystem-oriented, poor network support
ArX — started as a fork of GNU arch, but has been completely rewritten
Bazaar — written in Python; decentralised, and aims to be fast and easy to use; can losslessly import Arch archives
Codeville — written in Python; uses an innovative merging algorithm
Darcs — written in Haskell; can keep track of inter-patch dependencies and automatically rearrange and "cherry-pick" them using a "theory of patches"
DCVS — decentralized and CVS-based
Fossil — distributed revision control, wiki, and bug-tracking
Git — designed by Linus Torvalds based on the needs of the Linux kernel project; decentralised, and aims to be fast, flexible, and robust
GNU arch
LibreSource — configuration management
Mercurial — written in Python; decentralised and aims to be fast, lightweight, portable, and easy to use
Monotone — decentralized in a peer-to-peer way
SVK — written in Perl; built on top of Subversion to allow distributed commits
TCL Database-centric Revision control system (tcldbrcs) — database driven RCS on PostgreSQL; no specific server outside of postgres.

Proprietary

BitKeeper — was used in Linux kernel development (2002 – April 2005)
Code Co-op — peer-to-peer version control system (can use e-mail for synchronization)
Plastic SCM — distributed using replication and synchronization; free for open source projects and education
TeamWare — designed by Larry McVoy, creator of BitKeeper

Client-server model

In the client-server model, developers use a shared single repository.

Free

FileHamster - version control freeware by MOGware.

Open source

Codendi - web based collaborative software development platform ; offers CVS and Subversion
Concurrent Versions System (CVS) — originally built on RCS
CVSNT - cross-platform port of CVS that allows case insensitive file names among other changes
OpenCVS - compatible with CVS, with emphasis put on security and source code correctness
Subversion (svn) — initially released in 2000^[1].
Vesta — build system with a versioning file system and support for distributed repositories
CS-RCS — build system with a versioning file system and support for distributed repositories. Works on Windows & UNIX variants. Single user license is GPL.

Proprietary

AccuRev — source configuration management tool with integrated issue tracking based on "Streams" that efficiently manages parallel and global development; replication server is also available
Aldon — process-driven Application Lifecycle Management tools
Alienbrain — source configuration management tool by Avid Technology
AllChange — Change and Configuration Management tool by Intasoft.
AllFusion Harvest Change Manager — change and configuration management tool by Computer Associates
Autodesk Vault - Version control tool specifically designed for Autodesk applications managing the complex relationships between design files such as AutoCAD and Autodesk Inventor.
ClearCase — SCC compliant configuration management system by IBM Rational Software
Configuration Management Version Control — IBM version control system, no longer available.
CollabNet Subversion — Subversion binaries compiled, certified and supported by its initiator
codeBeamer - Collaboration and application lifecycle management platform
DesignSync — Configuration management system by MatrixOne
Evolution — version management by ionForge; remote access, branching models, customizable workflow; integrations into development, graphic, and modeling tools
FirePublish - multi-platform staging, version control and publishing application for web-based applications
FtpVC — Utilizes standard FTP servers
IC Manage - design management tools for hardware and software design
MKS Integrity - process-centric enterprise application lifecycle management by MKS Inc.
MOG - work flow and revision software for video game development by MOGware.
MotioCI - version control and Continuous Integration for tools from Motio.
PDMWorks - data management by SolidWorks; with ERP integration and a Windows Explorer-integrated interface
Perforce — Free for use in open source projects.
Polarion ALM - Web portal application that use Subversion for revision control of development artifacts (documents, tasks, change requests, Wiki pages, etc.) in addition to source code
Project Overlord Asset/Project Management Software — designed specifically for CG animation/vfx studios; tracks assets as well as project related data such as shots and tasks
PureCM — version control tool that supports parallel and distributed development using a stream-based approach to branching and merging with integrated issue management
Polytron Version Control System (PVCS) — originally developed by Don Kinzer at Polytron, first released in 1985
Quma Version Control System
Randolph - SQL Version control, keeps track of databases schema and data changes over time, enables full review of databases' history. (Subversion, SourceSafe or Team Foundation Server)
Serena Dimensions - successor to PVCS
SourceAnywhere Hosted — hosted source control solution by Dynamsoft.
SourceAnywhere Standalone — SQL-based source control solution
SourceHaven — Originally based on Subversion; adds an embedded Oracle database backend and a web application for administration
StarTeam — coordinates and manages software delivery process by Borland; centralized control of digital assets and activities
Store - source code management and versioning system by Cincom for its Visualworks Smalltalk environment
Surround SCM — cross platform source code management tool; features a workflow capability to track what state changes have been made
Team Coherence — integrated version control and bug tracking
TeamWork -- configuration management and version control for database schemas and data, written by dbMaestro
Telelogic Synergy - SCC compliant integrated change management and task-based configuration management system,Proprietary of IBM.
TrackWare - version control and software configuration management tools by GlobalWare
Vault — version control tool by SourceGear (First installation can be used for free)
VC/m - versioning, process control, deployment and auditing from George James Software; native to InterSystems Caché and Ensemble but also usable in other environments
Version Manager — data based version control tool by ebiexperts; can compare Microsoft Office, XML, PDF, and other files
Visual SourceSafe — version control tool by Microsoft; oriented toward small teams
Visual Studio Team System — process-based client-server suite of tools by Microsoft for larger development organizations, incorporating work item tracking, reporting, build automation, unit and web testing, and integration with Microsoft Office

Notes

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List of version-control software

Local only

Free

Proprietary

Distributed model

Open source

Proprietary

Client-server model

Free

Open source

Proprietary

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