Version Control Systems
A list of version control systems for source code management. Compare major VCS and hosting services like Git and GitHub.
| No | Name | Description | Trend | License | Language | Official Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Git | The standard for distributed version control systems. Created for Linux development with emphasis on speed and efficiency. Currently the most widely used VCS. | Industry standard with overwhelming 95% market share. Essential for modern software development with distributed architecture and powerful branching capabilities. | GPL v2 | C | Official |
| 2 | GitHub | Git-based hosting service. Provides collaborative development features like pull requests, Issues, and Actions. World's largest code sharing platform. | Largest code sharing platform with 85% market share. As the hub of open source, continues growing with AI features and CI/CD integration. | Proprietary | Ruby Go | Official |
| 3 | GitLab | Platform covering Git management and entire DevOps lifecycle. Integrates CI/CD, security scanning, and project management. | Established position as DevOps integrated platform with 8% market share. Increasing enterprise adoption due to self-hosting capability. | MIT/Commercial | Ruby Go | Official |
| 4 | Bitbucket | Git management service provided by Atlassian. Strong integration with Jira and Confluence, popular in enterprise environments. | Important position as part of Atlassian ecosystem with 5% market share. Differentiating with enterprise features and security. | Proprietary | Java Python | Official |
| 5 | Apache Subversion (SVN) | Centralized version control system. Easy to manage with simple model, used in enterprise environments for years. | Despite 1.5% market share, continues to be used in legacy systems and specific enterprise environments. Maintains certain demand for excellent binary file management. | Apache 2.0 | C | Official |
| 6 | Mercurial | Distributed version control system. Developed around the same time as Git, aiming for simpler and more intuitive operations. | Despite small 0.3% market share, supported by specific developers for simple commands and Python-based implementation. | GPL v2 | Python C | Official |
| 7 | Perforce Helix Core | Enterprise centralized version control system. Optimized for large-scale development and large files. Popular in the gaming industry. | Strong in specific fields like gaming industry with 1% market share. Maintains position in specialized fields with excellent large file management capabilities. | Commercial | C++ | Official |
| 8 | Azure DevOps | Microsoft's DevOps platform. Integrates Git management, CI/CD, project management, and test management. | Core of Microsoft ecosystem with 3% market share. Expanding adoption with Office 365 integration and Azure integration in enterprises. | Proprietary | C# .NET | Official |
| 9 | Sourcetree | Atlassian's GUI client for Git/Mercurial. Simplifies version control with visual operations, beginner-friendly. | Provides visual Git operations with 2% market share. Continues to be supported by beginner developers and those who prefer GUI. | Proprietary | C++ Qt | Official |
| 10 | Bazaar | Distributed version control system developed by Canonical. Was used for Ubuntu development but is now discontinued. | Minimal 0.1% market share due to end of development. Played historical role in Ubuntu development but new adoption not recommended. | GPL v2 | Python | Official |