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Apache Allura Reviews & Product Details

User Insights

Average based on 11 real user reviews.

MD
Marco D.
Information Officer
Entertainment
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Frustration and Broken Promises"
0.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

Apache Allura is not widely recognized. Its complex interface and numerous features are daunting for new users, especially those unfamiliar with similar platforms. This lead to slow onboarding and adoption, and ongoing learning resources are not as comprehensive as desired. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

It falls short in terms of scalability and performance. During periods when my website receives traffic it struggles to handle the influx resulting in crashes. I find the user interface. Design less intuitive, making it difficult to navigate efficiently and take advantage of all its features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Eugene P.
EP
Eugene P.
Management board member on behalf of Giraffesoftware OÜ
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Why Apache Allura Gets My Full Recommendation"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

The best thing about Apache Allura is its open-source nature and the vibrant community surrounding it. Knowing that it's continually evolving and improving thanks to the contributions of countless developers worldwide is a reassuring feeling. This means that whatever challenges or needs arise in my projects, there's a high likelihood that Apache Allura will have a solution or a feature in the works.

Additionally, the robust project management features are a standout. It's not just about having these tools; it's about how well they're integrated and how intuitive they are to use. This greatly enhances productivity and collaboration within my development teams. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

While Apache Allura is an exceptional platform, it's not without its minor downsides. One area that could use improvement is the learning curve for new users. While it's highly customizable, this flexibility can be overwhelming for beginners. Some more comprehensive onboarding resources or tutorials would be beneficial to help users harness its full potential more quickly.

Another aspect is the visual interface, which, while functional, might not be as sleek or modern as some other project management tools. A more polished and modern user interface would enhance the overall user experience.

These dislikes, however, are minor compared to the numerous advantages that Apache Allura offers, making it a top recommendation in my book. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sameer K.
SK
Sameer K.
Product manager
Medical Devices
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"No downtime for the visitors or users best for professional work"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

Minimal downtime

Best for professional work

Capable of handling more visitors

Provides security to your site

Can be easily used as load balancer in case if your using two servers

We want optimise our site effectively

Easy to use also Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

Some of the syntax of apache or documentation we can say is inspired by old codes feels like we are working on some old platform

Syntax is also not that easy in Apache

I feel other competitors of apache are faster in static content

I personally don't find this good for writing rules for the like angular or react kind of platforms Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Alexey G.
AG
Alexey G.
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A whole web toolbox in your hand"
3.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

I am mainly using Apache Allura to implement some functionality and add necessary elements/scripts into projects. Things are located conveniently in the repository and there is a plenty of options to choose from. I am mainly interested in sharing/authentication options, and those are available at your convenience. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

I think the organization of the resources in the categories could help. As things are done now, it is not always easy to find what you may be looking for, plus the versions are not always ordered in a relevant way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nikita S.
NS
Nikita S.
Digital Marketing Executive
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Innovative and flexible software development platform"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

Scalability and integration are up to date. Very flexible and user-friendly interface makes it very easy to get started with projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

At times limited customization options... new users might take some time... but apart wonderful Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Monikandan R.
MR
Monikandan R.
Project manager
Marketing and Advertising
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"I really like the bug reports & blogs features."
5/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

Reports & blogs features, which i like the most. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

Wiki pages should be improved better way Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

ADITHYAN S.
AS
ADITHYAN S.
Software Developer
Banking
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A Robust and Flexible Software Development Platform : An In-Depth Review of Apache Allura"
4/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

The things I like the most are its scalability and integration. It has a wide variety of tools but not all the essential tools. So that we can manage everything properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

Internally there are no issues or dislikes yet. But It doesn't have all the essential features. I think the developers could bring more features later. Since it's open source version, I'm satisfied with Apache Allura. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SUBESH CHANDRA  S.
SS
SUBESH CHANDRA S.
Software engineer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Apache Allura: A Comprehensive and Collaborative Platform for Software Development"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

Apache Allura is its flexibility and versatility. The platform has a user-friendly interface and straightforward navigation, which makes it easy for users to get started with and work on their projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

Apache Allura is its limited customization options. It takes some time to get used to all of its features and capabilities for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

paras d.
PD
paras d.
Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"software for hosting software projects"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

It is good software for hosting the projects, it is open source platform, providing best experience to its users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

Nothing is their for disliking, it provides all the functions which are required to host projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Apache Allura"
4.5/5
What do you like best about Apache Allura?

The most interesting thing about Apache Allura is its user friendliness and also its free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Apache Allura?

It's not fully featured in code branch management unlike paid version control. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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