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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?filters%5Bnps_score%5D%5B%5D=4&section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-08-13+12%3A25%3A20+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=d0a06ade-fd5c-424a-a19a-fb2db40a6bad&secure%5Btoken%5D=a885b0fc05ea7d6640313462f2420ab89e63a255e1fea178d6a91b4cb3e7b629&format=llm_user)

## Fossil Features
**Activity Tracking**
- Activity Tracking

**API**
- API

**AI Copilot**
- AI Copilot

**Third-Party Integrations**
- Third-Party Integrations

**Workflow Management**
- Workflow Management

**Alerts/Notifications**
- Alerts/Notifications

**Mobile Access**
- Mobile Access

**Generative AI**
- Generative AI

**Change Management**
- Change Management

**Reporting/Analytics**
- Reporting/Analytics

**Access Controls/Permissions**
- Access Controls/Permissions

**Issue Management**
- Issue Management

**Version Control**
- Version Control

**Audit Trail**
- Audit Trail

**Authentication**
- Authentication

**Search/Filter**
- Search/Filter

**Project Management**
- Project Management

**Workflow Automation**
- Workflow Automation

**Content Library**
- Content Library

**Task Progress Tracking**
- Task Progress Tracking

**Custom Development**
- Custom Development

**Two-Factor Authentication**
- Two-Factor Authentication

**Issue Tracking**
- Issue Tracking

**Visual Analytics**
- Visual Analytics

**Assignment Management**
- Assignment Management

**Continuous Integration**
- Continuous Integration

**Rules-Based Workflow**
- Rules-Based Workflow

**Repository Management**
- Repository Management

**Performance Monitoring**
- Performance Monitoring

**Backup and Recovery**
- Backup and Recovery

**Application Management**
- Application Management

**Bug Tracking**
- Bug Tracking

**Testing/QA Management**
- Testing/QA Management

**Encryption**
- Encryption

**Wiki**
- Wiki

**Bug/Issue Capture**
- Bug/Issue Capture

**Vulnerability Scanning**
- Vulnerability Scanning

**Static Analysis**
- Static Analysis

**Security Testing**
- Security Testing

**Configuration Automation**
- Configuration Automation

**Code Repository Integration**
- Code Repository Integration

**Collaborative Development**
- Collaborative Development

**Multiple Programming Languages Supported**
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported

**Code Review**
- Code Review

**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
- Assignment Management
- Prioritization

**Additional Functionality**
- API
- Audit Trail
- Drag & Drop
- Projections
- Charting
- Ticket Management
- Monitoring
- Status Tracking
- Progress Tracking
- Workflow Management
- Project Time Tracking
- Issue Tracking
- Configurable Workflow
- Collaboration Tools
- Agile Methodologies
- Customizable Fields
- Backlog Management
- Real-Time Updates
- Single Sign On
- Generative AI
- Task Scheduling
- Activity Tracking
- Activity Dashboard
- Task Management
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Feedback Management
- Code Repository Integration
- Reporting & Statistics
- Email Management
- Knowledge Base Management
- Multiple Projects
- Tagging
- AI Copilot
- File Management
- Issue Management
- Task Planning
- Data Visualization
- Bug/Issue Capture
- Bug Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Commenting/Notes
- @mentions
- Third-Party Integrations
- Customizable Templates
- Task Progress Tracking
- Real-Time Notifications
- Access Controls/Permissions

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