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# Fossil Reviews
**Vendor:** Fossil  
**Category:** [Version Control Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/version-control-software)  
**Average Rating:** 3.5/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 1
## About Fossil
Fossil is a simple, high-reliability, distributed software configuration management system with these advanced features: Integrated Bug Tracking, Wiki, and Technotes, Built-in Web Interface, Self-Contained, Simple Networking, CGI/SCGI Enabled, Autosync, Robust & Reliable.




## Fossil Reviews
  ### 1. Fossil

**Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars

**Reviewed by:** Verified User in E-Learning | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

**Reviewed Date:** October 18, 2016

**What do you like best about Fossil?**

I like the work-flow Fossil! Its built-in web based GUI is nice and easy to use. Small in size. Fossil is easier to setup than git.

**What do you dislike about Fossil?**

It doesn't have the ability to integrate with build/automated test systems.

**Recommendations to others considering Fossil:**

I would highly recommend fossil to anyone!

**What problems is Fossil solving and how is that benefiting you?**

It runs on our own servers.We keep everything in house


## Fossil Discussions
  - [What is Fossil used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/fossil-what-is-fossil-used-for)
  - [What is Fossil used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-fossil-used-for)

- [View Fossil pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/fossil/reviews?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-06-26+05%3A30%3A55+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=ca922fec-601f-4d06-8e86-07d12af7ae86&secure%5Btoken%5D=719bf2adeaecf8b792b349ffaf0a1b11ea940dd472c4f8fee6d54361ff2d4e37&format=llm_user)

## Fossil Features
**Bug Reporting**
- User Reports & Feedback
- Tester Reports & Feedback
- Team Reports & Comments

**Bug Monitoring**
- Analytics
- Bug History
- Data Retention

**Agentic AI - Bug Tracking**
- Adaptive Learning
- Natural Language Interaction
- Proactive Assistance

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