Perforce P4 (Helix Core) vs Surround SCM
| Perforce P4 (Helix Core) | Surround SCM | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | $39/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Paid from | 39 /user/mo | — |
| Versioning model | centralized | centralized |
| Self-hosted deployment | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Large-file handling | native | native |
| File locking | Yes | Yes |
| Sparse checkout | Yes | Yes |
| Nested repositories | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Version Control Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Perforce P4 (Helix Core) scores higher on our published basis.