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VisualSVN Server

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Spec score 7.8 #30 of 62 in Version Control Software

What it is

VisualSVN Server is a Windows server for hosting Apache Subversion repositories. A single installation package sets up the server, which works with Apache Subversion clients and stores repositories in the standard format. Its web interface searches repository contents and history across folders and revisions, with continuous indexing of new revisions. VDFS replicates repositories between geographically distributed sites, where they remain writable. Backup and Restore supports hot backups and scheduled repository checks. In Active Directory environments, users can sign in with Windows credentials using Kerberos V5 or NTLM; two-factor authentication and smart cards are also supported. Administration tools include an MMC console and PowerShell cmdlets. The server can record HTTP requests and Subversion operations in the Windows Event Log and temporarily block IP addresses after repeated authentication failures. The Community plan is free for commercial use, with unlimited repositories and up to 15 users. Paid perpetual licenses start at $55, paid once; Enterprise plans are listed at $350, paid once. Windows Server 2012 R2–2025 and Windows 8.1 or later are listed as supported operating systems.

Spec sheet

Purpose
VisualSVN Server is an enterprise-ready Apache Subversion server for Windows.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Integrations
The web interface uses RESTful URLs to link repository content with issue trackers and other third-party applications.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Security
The product can log HTTP requests and Subversion operations to the Windows Event Log, and temporarily block IP addresses after repeated authentication failures.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Support
The company says free technical support is available regardless of license type.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Headquarters
Limassol, CyprusRead 28 Sep 2026 · visualsvn.com
Founded
2005Read 28 Sep 2026 · visualsvn.com
Company
VisualSVN Software Ltd says it has provided version control tools and solutions since 2005 and lists its address in Limassol, Cyprus.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Administration
VisualSVN Server includes an MMC management console and PowerShell cmdlets for administration and automation.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Authentication
In Active Directory environments, users can sign in with Windows credentials using Kerberos V5 or NTLM; two-factor authentication and smart cards are supported.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Backup
Its Backup and Restore feature supports hot backups and scheduled repository verification.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Compatibility
The server is compatible with all Apache Subversion clients and stores repositories in the standard format.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Installation
It is distributed as a single installation package that sets up a full-featured Subversion server.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Platform limits
The download page lists Windows Server 2012 R2–2025 and Windows 8.1 or later as supported operating systems.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Replication
VDFS provides replication between geographically distributed sites, and distributed repositories are writable.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Repository search
Full-text search covers repository contents and history across folders and revisions, with continuous indexing of new revisions.Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com

Plans and prices

Community Free Free Unlimited repositories · up to 15 users · free for commercial use Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Essential $55, paid once Perpetual license; 12 months of free upgrades For home usage or small teams · license size determines user and VDFS repository limits Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Enterprise $350, paid once Perpetual license; 12 months of free upgrades For SMB or Enterprise · license size determines user and VDFS repository limits Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com
Enterprise Multinode $350, paid once Perpetual license; 12 months of free upgrades For all nodes in one VDFS cluster · unlimited VDFS repositories · license size determines user limit Read 3 Oct 2026 · visualsvn.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Community plan permits commercial use.
  • Unlimited repositories on the Community plan.
  • Replicated repositories remain writable.
  • Supports two-factor authentication and smart cards.
  • Free technical support regardless of license.

Limits

  • Community plan supports up to 15 users.
  • Server operating systems are limited to listed Windows versions.
  • Distributed version control is not supported.

Who it suits

It suits teams hosting Subversion repositories on Windows, including organizations that need repository search, replication, backup, and access controls. The free Community plan may suit deployments with up to 15 users.

Verdict

VisualSVN Server combines Subversion hosting with search, replication, backup, and Windows administration tools. Review the user limits and supported Windows versions against the intended deployment before selecting a license.

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