Plastic SCM
The distributed version control for games and large projects.
Overview
Plastic SCM is a distributed version control system built to handle the challenges of large, complex projects, especially in game development. It excels at managing large binary files, offers powerful branching and merging capabilities (including a visual branch explorer), and provides options for both distributed (DVCS) and centralized workflows. It is now part of Unity.
✨ Key Features
- Handles large files and binaries efficiently
- SemanticMerge for code-aware merging
- Visual Branch Explorer
- Supports distributed (DVCS) and centralized workflows
- File locking for artists and designers
- GUI for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Deep integration with game engines
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Excellent support for large binary files
- Superior visual branching and merging tools
- Flexible workflow (can be used as DVCS or centralized)
- SemanticMerge understands code structure for better conflict resolution
Unique Value: Combines the flexibility of distributed version control with the large-file handling capabilities of centralized systems, enhanced by powerful visual tools for branching and merging.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Version control for professional game development studios using Unity or Unreal
- Managing large art assets and code in a single repository
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Small, code-only projects where Git is sufficient
- Open-source projects needing a free, widely-adopted platform
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more modern and flexible (DVCS/centralized hybrid) approach than Perforce. Its large file handling is more integrated and performant than Git with the LFS extension. Its merging capabilities, especially SemanticMerge, are more advanced than competitors.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise Edition tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Cloud Edition is free for up to 3 users and 5 GB of storage.
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