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Compare Argo CD and GitLab 
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Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (37.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Argo CD
Star Rating
(34)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (41.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(870)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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- G2 reviewers report that GitLab excels in providing an all-in-one solution for development teams, integrating features like source control, CI/CD, and issue tracking into a single platform. Users appreciate how this reduces the need for multiple tools, making daily development smoother and more efficient.
- Users say that Argo CD offers a clean and intuitive user interface, which simplifies the management of Kubernetes applications. The auto-syncing feature and real-time state tracking are particularly praised, making GitOps adoption straightforward for teams transitioning to Kubernetes.
- Reviewers mention that GitLab's implementation process is quick and user-friendly, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started without a steep learning curve. This contrasts with Argo CD, where some users feel that while the UI is easy to navigate, the overall setup can be less straightforward for those unfamiliar with GitOps.
- According to verified reviews, GitLab's support quality stands out, with users noting responsive assistance and helpful resources. In comparison, Argo CD users have expressed some concerns about support, indicating that while the product is solid, the support experience could be improved.
- G2 reviewers highlight that GitLab's extensive feature set, including built-in CI/CD capabilities, allows teams to set up complex workflows with minimal configuration. Users have noted that simply adding an XML file can get them up and running, which is a significant advantage over Argo CD's more specialized focus on Kubernetes deployments.
- Users report that both platforms are generally easy to use, but GitLab edges out with a slightly higher satisfaction in overall usability. Reviewers appreciate how GitLab's consistent interface across various tools reduces the mental overhead of switching contexts, while Argo CD's focus on Kubernetes may require additional learning for those not already familiar with the ecosystem.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Argo CD
No pricing availableGitLab
No pricing availableFree Trial
Argo CD
No trial information availableGitLab
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
29
9.1
658
Ease of Use
8.9
29
8.7
661
Ease of Setup
8.7
21
8.6
222
Ease of Admin
8.8
18
8.6
172
Quality of Support
7.9
25
8.5
522
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
16
8.8
147
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
28
8.7
625
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
124
Not enough data
8.9
131
Not enough data
8.6
123
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
130
Not enough data
8.5
115
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.6
103
Processes
Not enough data
9.1
133
Not enough data
9.0
122
Not enough data
8.7
122
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.0
27
Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
8.9
25
Testing
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
8.9
24
Analysis
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Testing
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
9.1
21
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.8
80
Automation
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.7
73
IT Management
Not enough data
8.7
74
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.6
71
Functionality
8.3
27
8.8
214
8.3
27
9.0
216
8.1
22
8.7
204
Management
8.9
25
8.8
201
7.7
25
8.4
192
8.8
26
8.9
207
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.2
9
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.6
139
Not enough data
8.5
133
Not enough data
8.6
140
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
136
Not enough data
8.8
145
Not enough data
8.8
135
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.7
67
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
9.0
61
Management
Not enough data
8.8
144
Not enough data
8.7
148
Not enough data
8.5
136
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
151
Not enough data
8.8
149
Not enough data
8.6
141
Processes
Not enough data
8.9
155
Not enough data
8.5
141
Not enough data
8.9
156
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
225
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
204
|
Verified
Management
Not enough data
8.9
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
198
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
7.4
11
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Documentation
Not enough data
8.8
117
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.4
112
Security
Not enough data
8.0
101
Not enough data
8.4
101
Not enough data
9.0
110
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AI Code Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Value Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
39
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
37
Value Management
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.9
40
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Argo CD and GitLab are categorized as Continuous Delivery
Unique Categories
Argo CD has no unique categories
GitLab is categorized as Secure Code Review, DevOps Platforms, Value Stream Management, Software Composition Analysis, Cloud Infrastructure Automation, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Application Release Orchestration, Version Control Hosting, Peer Code Review, Bug Tracking, Continuous Integration, and AI Code Generation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Argo CD
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
GitLab
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
26.5%
Financial Services
17.6%
Computer Software
11.8%
E-Learning
5.9%
Banking
5.9%
Other
32.4%
Computer Software
33.4%
Information Technology and Services
24.2%
Internet
4.0%
Financial Services
3.4%
Telecommunications
2.2%
Other
32.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Argo CD has no discussions with answers
Is GitLab paid?
5 Comments
PG
Yes, Gitlab is paid as it provides the flexibility to use all the features of the GitHub and Git as well as the freedom to use your own DataBase so that you...Read more
Is GitLab free software?
4 Comments
RB
Yes, in that for non-commercial users, payment is unnecessary. Additionally, its source is publicly available.Read more
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