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At a Glance
GitLab
GitLab
Star Rating
(871)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about GitLab
Launchpad
Launchpad
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Launchpad
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that GitLab excels in providing an all-in-one solution for software development, integrating features like source control, CI pipelines, and deployment automation. Users appreciate how this reduces the need to switch between multiple tools, making daily development smoother.
  • Users say that Launchpad offers a user-friendly design and effortless navigation, which is particularly beneficial for teams that prioritize ease of use. Reviewers highlight its effective bug tracking feature, which simplifies managing bug reports and enhances overall productivity.
  • According to verified reviews, GitLab has a significantly higher overall satisfaction score compared to Launchpad, indicating that users feel more positively about their experience with GitLab. This is reflected in the platform's ability to meet diverse workflow needs effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that while GitLab has a robust feature set, some users find the initial setup process slightly challenging. However, once configured, the platform's intuitive interface makes tasks like code review and pipeline management straightforward.
  • Users highlight that Launchpad's bug tracking capabilities are particularly helpful for software development startups, as it allows for efficient test runs and maintenance. This focus on bug tracking is a strong point for teams that require rigorous testing processes.
  • G2 reviewers note that GitLab's recent updates and consistent user feedback indicate a strong product direction, which is crucial for teams looking for long-term solutions. In contrast, Launchpad has fewer recent reviews, suggesting that it may not be as actively developed or updated.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GitLab
No pricing available
Launchpad
No pricing available
Free Trial
GitLab
Free Trial is available
Launchpad
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
659
8.3
5
Ease of Use
8.7
662
9.0
5
Ease of Setup
8.6
223
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
172
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
523
8.3
5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
147
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
626
Not enough data
Features by Category
Application Release OrchestrationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.7
144
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
124
Not enough data
8.9
131
Not enough data
8.6
123
Not enough data
Functionality
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
Not enough data
Processes
9.1
133
Not enough data
9.0
122
Not enough data
8.7
122
Not enough data
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
8.9
31
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
28
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
Analysis
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
Testing
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
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
9.0
27
Not enough data
Administration
9.2
25
Not enough data
8.9
24
Not enough data
Analysis
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
Not enough data
Testing
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
Not enough data
Cloud Infrastructure AutomationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.8
90
Not enough data
Administration
8.7
77
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
Automation
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.4
72
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
IT Management
8.7
74
Not enough data
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
8.3
236
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
215
Not enough data
9.0
217
Not enough data
8.7
205
Not enough data
Management
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.4
192
Not enough data
8.9
208
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
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
Not enough data
8.5
165
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.6
140
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.6
141
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
8.4
136
Not enough data
8.8
146
Not enough data
8.8
135
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Bug Tracking
8.3
9
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Software Composition AnalysisHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.9
76
Not enough data
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.8
71
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
8.8
64
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.8
168
Not enough data
Management
8.8
144
Not enough data
8.7
148
Not enough data
8.5
136
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
151
Not enough data
8.8
149
Not enough data
8.6
141
Not enough data
Processes
8.9
155
Not enough data
8.5
141
Not enough data
8.9
156
Not enough data
Continuous IntegrationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.1
243
Not enough data
Functionality
8.9
226
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Verified
Not enough data
8.6
210
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
204
|
Verified
Not enough data
Management
8.9
214
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
215
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
198
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
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
Not enough data
8.5
133
Not enough data
Documentation
8.8
117
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.4
112
Not enough data
Security
8.0
101
Not enough data
8.4
101
Not enough data
9.0
110
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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 Stream ManagementHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
8.8
48
Not enough data
Value Analysis
8.9
39
Not enough data
8.7
40
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
Value Management
9.0
39
Not enough data
8.7
41
Not enough data
8.9
40
Not enough data
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GitLab
GitLab
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.3%
Launchpad
Launchpad
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
60.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
20.0%
Reviewers' Industry
GitLab
GitLab
Computer Software
33.5%
Information Technology and Services
24.2%
Internet
4.0%
Financial Services
3.4%
Telecommunications
2.2%
Other
32.7%
Launchpad
Launchpad
Computer Software
27.3%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Computer Games
18.2%
Staffing and Recruiting
9.1%
Retail
9.1%
Other
18.2%
Alternatives
GitLab
GitLab Alternatives
GitHub
GitHub
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CloudBees
CloudBees
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Add Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Harness Platform
Harness Platform
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Launchpad
Launchpad Alternatives
GitHub
GitHub
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Bitbucket
Bitbucket
Add Bitbucket
Backlog
Backlog
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ClickUp
ClickUp
Add ClickUp
Discussions
GitLab
GitLab Discussions
Is GitLab paid?
5 Comments
Pankaj G.
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
Roke B.
RB
Yes, in that for non-commercial users, payment is unnecessary. Additionally, its source is publicly available.Read more
Why does GitLab Server goes down?
2 Comments
Roke B.
RB
That is different for each outage.Read more
Launchpad
Launchpad Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Launchpad has no discussions with answers