Perforce Helix Core
The version control for innovators who need to move faster.
Overview
Perforce Helix Core is a version control system popular in industries with very large files, such as game development and semiconductors. While not a traditional package manager, its ability to efficiently handle and version huge binary assets makes it a de facto binary repository for many organizations.
✨ Key Features
- Scales to handle massive files (100s of GBs)
- High-performance, centralized architecture
- Federated architecture for global teams
- Advanced branching and merging capabilities (Streams)
- Fine-grained access controls
- Can store any type of digital asset
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Unmatched performance and scalability for very large binary files and monorepos
- Federated architecture for globally distributed teams
- Mature and trusted in specific industries like gaming and hardware
Unique Value: Provides a high-performance, scalable way to version the world's largest and most complex digital assets.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Serving as the central source of truth for all assets in a AAA game studio
- Managing IP for a semiconductor design firm
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Managing traditional software packages like npm or Maven
- Small open-source projects that prefer distributed version control
🏆 Alternatives
Vastly outperforms Git (even with LFS) when dealing with terabytes of binary data and millions of files, which is common in its target industries.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Free for up to 5 users and 20 workspaces.
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