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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (37.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.50 1 Per Seat Per Month
No pricing available
Assembla
Star Rating
(127)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$11.50 1 Per Seat Per Month
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Star Rating
(871)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
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that GitLab excels in providing a comprehensive platform that integrates multiple tools into one. Users appreciate that it combines source control, CI/CD, sprint planning, and issue tracking, which significantly reduces the need to switch between different applications. This all-in-one approach is highlighted as a major advantage for daily development tasks.
- Users say Assembla shines in its collaboration features, allowing teams to maintain full visibility of project activities. Reviewers have noted that its interface is user-friendly, making it easy for team members to understand and manage projects effectively, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses.
- According to verified reviews, GitLab's user interface is praised for its clarity and ease of navigation. Users find tasks like searching code and managing pipelines straightforward, which enhances productivity and minimizes the learning curve for new users.
- Reviewers mention that while Assembla is appreciated for its simplicity in version control, it struggles with more complex project management needs. Some users feel that it may not fully meet the requirements of larger teams or projects, which could limit its effectiveness in more demanding environments.
- G2 reviewers highlight that GitLab's recent updates and features, such as built-in CI/CD capabilities, are well-received. Users find that these features work seamlessly out of the box, allowing for quick setup and deployment, which is a significant advantage for teams looking to streamline their workflows.
- Users report that Assembla's support quality is commendable, with many finding it responsive and helpful. However, GitLab slightly edges out in this area, with reviewers noting a higher overall satisfaction with the support provided, which can be crucial for teams needing timely assistance during critical project phases.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Assembla
Repos
$11.50
1 Per Seat Per Month
Meet all your Subversion and Git needs, in the cloud
- Git, SVN or Perforce hosting in the cloud.
- Project Management and Wiki tools included
- US- or EU-based Data Center Hosting
GitLab
No pricing availableFree Trial
Assembla
Free Trial is available
GitLab
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
113
9.1
659
Ease of Use
8.3
113
8.7
662
Ease of Setup
8.6
61
8.6
223
Ease of Admin
8.5
59
8.6
172
Quality of Support
8.3
93
8.5
523
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
54
8.8
147
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
112
8.7
626
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
Not enough data
8.8
215
Not enough data
9.0
217
Not enough data
8.7
205
Management
Not enough data
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.4
192
Not enough data
8.9
208
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
140
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.6
141
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
136
Not enough data
8.8
146
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
226
|
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
13
Not enough data
7.4
12
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
Assembla and GitLab are categorized as Version Control Hosting, Peer Code Review, Bug Tracking, and Secure Code Review
Unique Categories
Assembla is categorized as Version Control Clients
GitLab is categorized as DevOps Platforms, Value Stream Management, Software Composition Analysis, Cloud Infrastructure Automation, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Application Release Orchestration, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, and AI Code Generation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Assembla
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
Computer Software
24.2%
Information Technology and Services
22.6%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Internet
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.2%
Other
40.3%
Computer Software
33.5%
Information Technology and Services
24.2%
Internet
4.0%
Financial Services
3.4%
Telecommunications
2.2%
Other
32.7%
Alternatives
Discussions
Can I deploy Assembla on my own AWS, Azure, GCP, or on-premise server?
1 Comment
Official Response from Assembla
Yes! For organizations with high standards around security and compliance, Assembla Enterprise Self Hosted provides a completely self-managed version of the...Read more
How can I delete file I previously updated on ticket comment ?
1 Comment
MC
Hi Cesare! Thanks for reaching out. Just to clarify, are you asking to remove a file you attached to a ticket?
To remove a file you previously attached...Read more
Assembla has no more 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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