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Users consistently praise GitLab for its all-in-one platform that integrates version control, CI/CD, and issue tracking, which simplifies workflows and reduces the need for multiple tools. The powerful CI/CD features and seamless collaboration capabilities enhance team productivity, making it a preferred choice for many organizations. However, some users note that the UI can be slow and overwhelming, especially for newcomers.

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Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Complete DevOps Platform with Powerful CI/CD"
What do you like best about GitLab?

Built-in container registry stores our test Docker images versioned alongside code.

Code review tools with inline test coverage indicators show exactly which paths lack testing.

The GitLab Runner autoscaling on Kubernetes spins up hundreds of test executors during regression runs, then scales down to save costs.

The unified DevOps platform eliminates tool sprawl such as version control, CI/CD, test reporting, and deployment all in one interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

The pipeline YAML syntax is unnecessarily complex; simple parallel test configurations require nested includes and anchors that break mysteriously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

YM
Data Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A Tool which rules CI/CD"
What do you like best about GitLab?

I like best about gitlab is version control and ci/cd development and reduce context switching.I also like the role -based controls which make team collabration secure and effective.Its best to integration with other platfroms like data bricks.Also experienced personally the quick response of customer support Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

Gitlab indeed has clean UI but its complexity to establish for new users is overwhelming.Some settings and features are deep layered inside settings and difficult to find and use . Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Arun K.
AK
Quality Analyst
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"DevOps Operations are Easy"
What do you like best about GitLab?

Source Code Management, Issue Tracking and Project Management are self hosted process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

Costing is too high,Roadmaps are undefinable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Smooth teamwork and project tracking"
What do you like best about GitLab?

GitLab provides an organised space where I can manage code repositories, track project issues, and handle merge requests all in one place. The interface is clear and helps my team collaborate effectively. I find it convenient to see the status of projects without switching between different tools. Overall, GitLab makes it easier to manage projects and communicate with colleagues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

There is an initial learning curve, especially for users who are not very technical. Some features are difficult to find, and certain icons could use clearer labels. It would be helpful if notification options were more customizable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Azeem R.
AR
React Native Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"I have a great experience in GitLab Friendly Use"
What do you like best about GitLab?

I find GitLab CI/CD pipelines very intuitive and powerful. Setting up automated tests, deployments, or even custom jobs feels seamless. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

Compared to GitHub, community and third-party integration support can sometimes feel somewhat limited. That said, once you're familiar with it, the benefits often outweigh the initial learning curve. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Nuno P.
NP
Principal Backend Developer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Full DevOps platform"
What do you like best about GitLab?

It is easy to integrate with any other platform with all the documentation available.

The configuration of the repository is very straightforward, and the UI is very intuitive.

All of the team loved the Pull Request UI to review changes and to chat about possible changes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

Some CI/CD flows need external resources and are dependent on their availability. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sudhanshu M.
SM
Search Engine Optimization Manager
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"GitLab: A Complete DevOps Platform"
What do you like best about GitLab?

I like that GitLab brings everything into one platform—version control, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and code review. It makes collaboration between developers, QA, and project managers very smooth. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

Some of the advanced features can feel overwhelming at first, and the learning curve is a bit steep for new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Şükrü O.
ŞO
Software Developer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"My Gitlab Review"
What do you like best about GitLab?

The best part is that the CI/CD feature comes directly integrated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

The downside is that it consumes a lot of system resources when you install it on your own server. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best tool for Planning and tracking your development and Deployement"
What do you like best about GitLab?

Setting up our groups and Projects in best manner

Managing my backlogs and features

Managing story and its pipeline and tracking till deployment

Better tracking of Sprint and story movement from grooming to deployment.

Tracking teams logs and hours burned via dashboards for better visibliity Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

Sometime commands fails and conflict resolution process is uneasy as TFS Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shravan Kumar K.
SK
Senior Software Engineer
Computer Software
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best tool to run production pipelines"
What do you like best about GitLab?

Its an best tool to run pipelines very easily and also take less time to execute the commands in it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

So far i dont see any drawback with gitlab in my project Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

13 months

Average Discount

11%

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