We are currently deciding which source control product to implement and wonder if there are any benefits in choosing SGV over the alternatives...

The options are:

• Source Gear Vault - Mainly because Splendid uses it and is relatively inexpensive
• Subversion/Tortoise - Free as it's Open Source I have used this before and it rocks especially when combined with nAnt and cruise control, does require python and perl on your server though ( and some knowledge to get it all working )
• VSS - De-facto standard which can now be accessed remotely ( which it never used to be )
• Dynamsoft SourceAnywhere - Hosted On-demand model integrates directly with VS, I think MS have just bought Dynamsoft actually
• Microsoft Team Foundation - Very expensive* but does have many advantages such as tight sharepoint integration and remote deployment options. I have deployed this before and it is a beast to not only install in the first pace but also to administer. You can however associate work items directly with code check-ins and it does integrate very well with VS ( as you would expect ) I think you get it for free if you are in the Microsoft Partner Programme. (* Works best with two servers)

I would be interested in the general opinion - especially SGV...