Darcs vs Retcon
Darcs
darcs.netRetcon
retcon.appSide by side
| Figure | Darcs | Retcon |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Version Control Software | 8.8 (#3) | 7.0 (#55) |
| Product | Darcs is a free and open source, cross-platform version control system that focuses on changes rather than snapshots. | Retcon is a macOS app for rewriting Git history using drag and drop. |
| Support | The FAQ directs unanswered questions to the darcs-users mailing list or the #darcs IRC channel. | The help page says support handles technical and payment issues and typically responds within three business days. |
Plans
Retcon
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Individual (monthly)Price not published
- Individual (yearly)Price 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.