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Cheaper, easier Perforce competitor

A planned version control system intended as a cheaper and easier competitor to Perforce. The author has the idea but is not currently building it, having set it aside out of doubt that being better is enough to compete.

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01 / The problem

What it addresses

Perforce is more expensive and harder to use, leaving room for a cheaper and easier alternative.

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  1. Cheaper, easier Perforce competitor

    A planned version control system intended as a cheaper and easier competitor to Perforce. The author has the idea but is not currently building it, having set it aside out of doubt that being better is enough to compete.

    Problem: Perforce is more expensive and harder to use, leaving room for a cheaper and easier alternative.

    Posted by @gavinhoward · Original comment ↗

    “Not something I'm working on, but want to: a competitor to Perforce that will be cheaper and easier.”