Fossil
Distributed version control system with integrated wiki, bug tracker, and forum capabilities
Fossil is a free, open source distributed version control system bundling version control, wiki, bug tracker, and forum functionality into a single executable. Used by SQLite and Tcl projects, it appeals to teams wanting an all-in-one solution.
| Pricing from | Free |
| Best for | Small projects and organisations wanting integrated version control and documentation systems |
| Website | fossil-scm.org |
Strengths and trade-offs
- All-in-one solution eliminates need for separate tracking and documentation tools
- Simple setup and deployment as a single executable file
- Very small community and limited integrations with modern development tools
- Declining adoption makes it risky for long-term project maintenance
Appears in
Top 10 Code Review Platforms
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GitHub95.02
Atlassian Bitbucket92.73
GitLab90.3RANKINGfull ranking →SAASTop 10 Version Control Systems
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Git95.02GitHub92.73GitLab90.3RANKINGfull ranking →Alternatives to Fossil
| GitHub | #1 in Top 10 Code Review Platforms | 95.0 |
| Atlassian Bitbucket Git repository management with native Jira integration | #2 in Top 10 Code Review Platforms | 92.7 |
| GitLab | #3 in Top 10 Code Review Platforms | 90.3 |
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 Gitea | #5 in Top 10 Code Review Platforms | 85.7 |
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Questions about Fossil
How much does Fossil cost?
Lister lists Fossil's pricing as: Free.
Is Fossil free?
Yes. Its pricing reads: Free.
Who is Fossil best for?
Fossil is best for small projects and organisations wanting integrated version control and documentation systems.
Where does Fossil rank?
Fossil is ranked #9 in Top 10 Code Review Platforms (Lister Score 76.3) and #10 in Top 10 Version Control Systems (Lister Score 74.0).
What are the best alternatives to Fossil?
The closest alternatives on Lister are GitHub (#1 in Top 10 Code Review Platforms), Atlassian Bitbucket (#2 in Top 10 Code Review Platforms) and GitLab (#3 in Top 10 Code Review Platforms).
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