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Compare Mercurial and Plastic SCM 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$9.95 user/month
Mercurial
Star Rating
(31)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(36)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (64.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$9.95 user/month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Mercurial excels in ease of setup, with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for teams looking to get started quickly. In contrast, Plastic SCM, with a score of 8.0, is noted for requiring a bit more time to configure properly.
- Reviewers mention that Mercurial's quality of support is rated at 7.6, which some users find lacking compared to Plastic SCM's higher score of 8.5. Users on G2 appreciate Plastic SCM's responsive support team, which they say is crucial for resolving issues efficiently.
- G2 users highlight that Mercurial has a strong performance in meeting requirements with a score of 8.6, particularly for small businesses. However, reviewers mention that Plastic SCM, with a score of 7.6, may not fully meet the needs of all users, especially those requiring advanced features.
- Users say that Mercurial shines in ease of use, scoring 8.8, which is often praised for its straightforward interface. Conversely, Plastic SCM, with a score of 7.9, is reported to have a steeper learning curve, which some users find challenging initially.
- Reviewers mention that while both products have similar star ratings of 4.2, the user experience can differ significantly, with Mercurial being favored for its simplicity and Plastic SCM for its robust feature set, particularly in version control capabilities.
- Users on G2 report that Mercurial's product direction score of 6.8 indicates some concerns about future updates, while Plastic SCM's score of 8.1 suggests a more positive outlook on ongoing development and feature enhancements, which is a key consideration for long-term users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mercurial
No pricing availablePlastic SCM
Team
$9.95
user/month
- Response < 24h
- Unity3D plugin
- Team Engine (Up to 15 users)
Free Trial
Mercurial
No trial information availablePlastic SCM
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.6
30
7.6
26
Ease of Use
8.8
30
7.9
26
Ease of Setup
9.1
9
8.0
16
Ease of Admin
8.3
9
7.7
16
Quality of Support
7.6
16
8.5
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
7
8.5
16
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
29
8.1
25
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mercurial and Plastic SCM are categorized as Version Control Software
Unique Categories
Mercurial has no unique categories
Plastic SCM is categorized as Version Control Hosting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mercurial
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Plastic SCM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
25.8%
Computer Software
25.8%
Internet
16.1%
Telecommunications
6.5%
Research
3.2%
Other
22.6%
Computer Games
20.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
8.8%
Automotive
8.8%
Gambling & Casinos
5.9%
Other
44.1%
Discussions
Mercurial has no discussions with answers
What's a task branch exactly?
1 Comment
Official Response from Plastic SCM
You've probably heard of concepts like bug branches, topic branches, and so on, right? Ok, even if you haven't, here's the answer: it's a branch you use to...Read more
But aren't branches supposed to be evil incarnate?
1 Comment
Official Response from Plastic SCM
Who told you that? I bet you found that on some Subversion guide, forum, or manual, maybe even on some other SCM website, didn't you? Branches are...Read more
What's Plastic SCM?
1 Comment
Official Response from Plastic SCM
Plastic is a version control system: it versions files and directories and keeps track of branching and merging as you've never seen before. And even better?...Read more
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