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At a Glance
GitLab
GitLab
Star Rating
(870)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
Gogs
Gogs
Star Rating
(14)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Gogs
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • 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 tasks smoother and more efficient.
  • Users say Gogs stands out for its lightweight design and user-friendly interface, which makes it accessible for developers looking for a straightforward Git hosting solution. The multi-language support is also a highlight, allowing a diverse range of users to navigate the platform easily.
  • Reviewers mention that GitLab's user interface is particularly praised for its intuitiveness, making tasks such as searching code and managing pipelines straightforward. This ease of use contributes to a more efficient workflow, which is a significant advantage for teams managing complex projects.
  • According to verified reviews, Gogs is noted for its quick setup process, especially with Docker support, making it an attractive option for users who need a fast and reliable way to host their Git repositories. This simplicity appeals to smaller teams or individual developers who may not require extensive features.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while GitLab has a higher overall satisfaction score, Gogs receives commendations for its quality of support, with users feeling well-assisted when they encounter issues. This can be a crucial factor for teams that prioritize responsive customer service.
  • Users report that GitLab's comprehensive feature set, including built-in CI/CD capabilities, significantly enhances productivity by allowing teams to manage everything from code to deployment in one place. In contrast, while Gogs offers essential Git functionalities, it may lack some advanced features that larger teams might need.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GitLab
No pricing available
Gogs
No pricing available
Free Trial
GitLab
Free Trial is available
Gogs
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
658
8.7
14
Ease of Use
8.7
661
9.3
14
Ease of Setup
8.6
222
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.6
172
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.5
522
9.2
10
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
147
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
625
9.1
13
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
237
Not enough data
Functionality
8.8
214
Not enough data
9.0
216
Not enough data
8.7
204
Not enough data
Management
8.8
201
Not enough data
8.4
192
Not enough data
8.9
207
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
166
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.6
139
Not enough data
8.5
133
Not enough data
8.6
140
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
8.4
136
Not enough data
8.8
145
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
169
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
225
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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
12
Not enough data
7.4
11
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.)
26.4%
Gogs
Gogs
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
42.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
14.3%
Reviewers' Industry
GitLab
GitLab
Computer Software
33.4%
Information Technology and Services
24.2%
Internet
4.0%
Financial Services
3.4%
Telecommunications
2.2%
Other
32.7%
Gogs
Gogs
Information Technology and Services
50.0%
Computer Software
21.4%
Consulting
7.1%
Retail
7.1%
Research
7.1%
Other
7.1%
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
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Harness Platform
Harness Platform
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Gogs
Gogs Alternatives
Gitea
Gitea
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GitHub
GitHub
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Bitbucket
Bitbucket
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Backlog
Backlog
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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
Gogs
Gogs Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Gogs has no discussions with answers