Darcs vs Perforce P4 (Helix Core)
Darcs
darcs.net
Perforce P4 (Helix Core)
perforce.comSide by side
| Figure | Darcs | Perforce P4 (Helix Core) |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $39/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Version Control Software | 8.8 (#3) | 8.9 (#2) |
| What it does | Darcs is a free and open-source, cross-platform version control system focused on changes (patches) rather than snapshots. | P4 (formerly Helix Core) is a client-server version-control platform for source code, binaries, 3D assets and other digital files. |
Plans
Perforce P4 (Helix Core)
- FreeFree
- Cloud$39 a month
- ScalePriced on request
- PlatformPriced on request
- P4 FreeFree
- P4 Cloud$39 a month
- 12-Month SubscriptionPrice not published
- Perpetual UsePrice not published
In their own words
Darcs
Darcs is a free, open-source version control system for Linux, macOS, Windows, and self-hosted deployment. It organizes work around patches, or changes, instead of snapshots. Every working directory is its own repository, allowing users to record changes offline and push them to another repository later. Interactive commands let users select changes for a patch, pull individual changes, and edit or discard a patch before sending it. Branching works by pushing and pulling between repositories, with each repository treated as a branch. The darcs send command supports email collaboration, so maintainers can accept or reject proposed patches without granting commit privileges. The project names hub.darcs.net and darcsweb for repository hosting. Darcs is written in Haskell and can be installed through Cabal, Stack, Nix, platform binaries, or a source tarball. It is volunteer-run and a Software Freedom Conservancy member.
Perforce P4 (Helix Core)
Perforce P4 (Helix Core) has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.