What is Fossil?

Fossil is a highly effective and user-friendly distributed software configuration management system that offers a range of sophisticated features, including Project Management, which facilitates distributed version control similar to Git and Mercurial while also integrating tools for bug tracking, wikis, forums, chat, and technotes. Its built-in web interface is not only themeable and extensible but also provides a wealth of information pages that significantly boost situational awareness. As a standalone executable, Fossil can be conveniently installed by downloading a precompiled binary compatible with operating systems such as Linux, Mac, or Windows and placing it within your $PATH. Additionally, it enables users to set up a project website in just a few minutes using various approaches and is optimized for both CPU and memory usage, making it feasible to host most projects on an economical $5/month VPS or even on a Raspberry Pi. Users also have the flexibility to create an automatic mirror on GitHub, enhancing their version control options. Networking with Fossil is uncomplicated, as it employs standard HTTPS or SSH for secure communication, ensuring reliable and smooth connectivity. In summary, Fossil serves as a comprehensive solution for developers aiming to manage their projects with efficiency and effectiveness, while also offering the potential for collaborative enhancements through its diverse features.

Pricing

Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
Fossil
Date Founded:
2010
Company Website:
fossil-scm.org/home/doc/trunk/www/index.wiki

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Windows
Mac
Linux
On-Prem
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Fossil Categories and Features

Version Control System

Branch Creation / Deletion
Centralized Version History
Code Review
Code Version Management
Collaboration Tools
Compare / Merge Branches
Digital Asset / Binary File Storage
Isolated Code Branches
Option to Revert to Previous
Pull Requests
Roles / Permissions

CMDB Software

Change Management
Configuration Management
Data Visualization
Device Auto Discovery
IT Asset Management
Impact Management
License Management
Performance Management
Relationship Mapping

Fossil Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: A Verified Reviewer
    Position: Developer
    Has used product for: 2+ Years
    Uses the product: Daily
    Org Size (# of Employees): 500 - 999
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    Excelent version control with minimal confusion and powerful self-contained features

    Date: May 19 2022
    Summary

    I have most of not all of my personal software project stored in Fossil repositories, mirrors in the volunteer-based Chisel site, as well as an easily maintained configuration in SourceForge itself.

    Positive

    * One simple executable file contains all functionality.
    * Highly consistent and easy to learn command set.
    * Highly cross platform -- has been even compiled to run in a Raspberry Pi.
    * Runs even in very simple hosting, requiring only CGI support to run properly.
    * Easy to set one-way mirroring to Git
    * Supports Markdown, as well as Pikchr for graphics that can be represented as easily versionable text.
    * "Mini-Github" functionality out of the box.

    Negative

    * Some of its design decision (e. g. no rebase by design) scares Git users.

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