Darcs vs Unity
Darcs
darcs.net
Unity
unity.comSide by side
| Figure | Darcs | Unity |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 8 |
| Spec score · Version Control Software | 8.8 (#3) | 8.7 (#5) |
| Collaboration | Users can send proposed patches by email for maintainers to accept or reject, without needing commit privileges. | The platform includes centralized collaboration workflows and real-time communication features. |
| Installation | The front page lists installation through Cabal, Stack, Nix, platform binaries, and a source tarball. | Unity Hub installation is documented for Windows 10 21H1 or later and macOS 12 or later. |
| Product | Darcs is a free and open source, cross-platform version control system that focuses on changes rather than snapshots. | Unity Engine is game and app development software for creating video games and immersive experiences from CAD and 3D data. |
| Security | The download page provides checksums alongside the listed Windows and Intel Mac binaries. | Unity says it regularly tests its services and securely stores and separates user assets; it also operates a responsible disclosure and bug bounty program. |
| Support | The FAQ directs unanswered questions to the darcs-users mailing list or the #darcs IRC channel. | Unity directs users to its Issue Tracker and Editor bug reporting flow, while Pro includes expedited customer support and Enterprise includes dedicated support. |
| What it does | Darcs is a free and open-source, cross-platform version control system focused on changes (patches) rather than snapshots. | Unity Engine creates 2D and 3D games and interactive experiences for more than 20 platforms and billions of devices. |
Plans
Unity
- Free tierFree
- Pay-as-you-goPrice not published
- Pay-as-you-goPriced on request
- Unity PersonalFree
- Unity Pro$210 a month
- Unity Pro$2,310 a year
- Unity EnterprisePriced on request
- Unity IndustryPriced on request
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.