Compare Contrast Security and GitLab 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (67.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (37.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Contrast Security
Star Rating
(49)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (67.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Contrast SecurityGitLab
Star Rating
(888)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.0% 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 an integrated platform for development, combining source control, CI pipelines, security scanning, and deployment automation. Users appreciate how this all-in-one solution reduces the need for multiple tools, making daily development smoother and more efficient.
- Users say that Contrast Security stands out for its accuracy in reporting vulnerabilities and its automation features, which streamline the security testing process. Reviewers highlight that the tool transforms functional tests into security tests, providing real-time feedback during application quality assurance.
- According to verified reviews, GitLab's user interface is praised for its intuitiveness, making tasks like code searching and managing pipelines straightforward. This ease of use contributes to a more efficient workflow, which is particularly beneficial for small businesses that make up a significant portion of its user base.
- Reviewers mention that while Contrast Security offers strong support and continuous improvement, some users find its scoring system for libraries to be discouraging. This indicates that there may be room for enhancement in user experience, particularly regarding Software Composition Analysis options.
- G2 reviewers highlight that GitLab's implementation process is quick and user-friendly, with many users noting the effectiveness of its built-in CI/CD capabilities. This feature allows teams to set up their workflows with minimal configuration, which is a significant advantage for those looking to streamline their development processes.
- Users report that while Contrast Security provides excellent support and a high-quality product direction, it may not be as versatile as GitLab for smaller teams. The focus on enterprise solutions means that smaller businesses might find GitLab's comprehensive features more aligned with their needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Contrast Security
No pricing availableGitLab
No pricing availableFree Trial
Contrast Security
Free Trial is available
GitLab
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
40
9.1
676
Ease of Use
8.6
41
8.7
679
Ease of Setup
7.8
27
8.6
238
Ease of Admin
8.9
27
8.6
173
Quality of Support
9.3
39
8.5
538
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
27
8.8
148
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
38
8.8
641
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
125
Not enough data
8.9
131
Not enough data
8.6
125
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
132
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
135
Not enough data
9.0
122
Not enough data
8.7
122
Administration
9.5
7
9.3
32
8.8
8
9.0
29
Analysis
9.0
10
8.7
27
8.8
10
9.0
29
8.8
10
9.2
28
8.7
10
8.9
27
Testing
8.6
7
8.8
30
8.3
7
8.7
26
8.3
5
9.2
28
8.5
8
8.8
26
9.0
7
8.8
24
8.5
9
8.5
25
7.5
10
8.8
24
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
14
9.2
25
8.5
13
8.9
24
Analysis
8.9
15
8.5
24
8.1
15
9.2
24
8.5
12
8.8
24
8.8
15
8.9
24
8.6
14
9.0
24
Testing
7.9
12
8.6
23
8.3
10
9.1
23
8.1
13
8.9
22
8.1
12
9.0
21
8.2
15
9.0
20
7.0
15
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
81
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
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vulnerability Scanner
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
218
Not enough data
9.0
222
Not enough data
8.7
204
Management
Not enough data
8.8
206
Not enough data
8.3
194
Not enough data
8.9
215
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.3
11
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
141
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
138
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
8.1
16
8.7
66
8.8
16
8.8
72
9.1
15
8.7
67
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
8.3
16
8.8
64
9.0
16
9.0
64
8.9
16
9.0
62
Management
Not enough data
8.8
150
Not enough data
8.8
152
Not enough data
8.5
139
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
157
Not enough data
8.8
155
Not enough data
8.6
141
Processes
Not enough data
9.0
160
Not enough data
8.5
144
Not enough data
9.0
161
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
228
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
204
|
Verified
Management
Not enough data
8.9
217
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
199
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
Not enough data
7.3
11
Not enough data
7.8
13
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
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) ToolsHide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Threat Detection & Response - Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP)
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
40
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
38
Value Management
Not enough data
9.0
39
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.9
40
Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Contrast Security and GitLab are categorized as Software Composition Analysis, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), and Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Unique Categories
Contrast Security is categorized as Runtime Application Self-Protection (RASP) Tools, Vulnerability Scanner, and Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Contrast Security
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
Insurance
14.3%
Information Technology and Services
10.2%
Telecommunications
8.2%
Financial Services
8.2%
Computer Software
8.2%
Other
51.0%
Computer Software
33.3%
Information Technology and Services
24.4%
Internet
3.9%
Financial Services
3.5%
Telecommunications
2.4%
Other
32.5%
Discussions
Contrast Security 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
What is GitLab used for?
2 Comments
BR
It is an alternative to GitHub or BitBucket, it handles code versioning and also deployments among other thingsRead more
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