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Users consistently praise GitLab for its all-in-one platform that integrates version control, CI/CD, and issue tracking, which significantly streamlines workflows. The powerful CI/CD features and ease of collaboration enhance productivity, making it a preferred choice for teams. However, some users note that the interface can feel complex and overwhelming for newcomers.

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Pintraj K.
PK
Pintraj K.
Devops / Infosec
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Time saving for the better deployment"
4/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

We not need to install any addition Pipeline softwear like jenkins , ansible the git lab will take care of pipeline and deployment with it yaml file Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

The computer minutes

it will take the small linux machine to deploy where the compute minutes will consume more Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Higher Education
UH
Verified User in Higher Education
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Great Source Code Control Tool based on git"
4.5/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

Its collabration feature is best. Git is a distributed source-control version controlling system which allows multiple people to collaborate at same time. GitLab can be installed in any private setup easily. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

Its much more than basic git, hence can consume a good amount of storage easily. Basic git is the simplest. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Chhavi J.
CJ
Chhavi J.
Embedded Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"A must have version control interface"
5/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

- Gitlab open source nature as helps us to setup our own VC.

- Continuous pipeline and deployement feature never fails to impress me.

- Seamless integeration with apps and usage.

- The security and frequent updates are on point. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

So far, GitLab is the best of the best version control out there. But, I wish there would have been mobile/remote analytical suppport. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

PRATEEK M.
PM
PRATEEK M.
Tech Trainee
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Gitlab a powerful toof for version management"
4.5/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

I like gitlab because it's easy to use. Beginers can use git got tortoise with gitlab which help them a lot to manage codes and their versions without knowing commands by simply git pull, git push or other activities. Cherry picking is also easy to manage in gitlab, which makes it powerful than other tools.biggest thing about gitlab is, it is completely free. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

There is occasional crash in gitlab, some features are missing in gitlab than github, if they include those features, and occasional crashes fixes, it will be a best solution for version control, specially for non technical people, it will be on fire with git tortoise Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kishlay K.
KK
Kishlay K.
Associate Software Engineer (IC1)
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Extremely pleasant experience for storing and building code."
4.5/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

1. Seamlessly store code online with versioning, building code running various CI/CD pipelines.

2. Ease of access due to clean User interface.

3. Very secure as access it based on permission based model. There are various levels of access like member, owner etc.

4. One of the things that I loved was intergration with CI/CD pipelines. It saves additional effort from developers, runs pipelines such as tests and add validation conditons on those pipelines.

5. Always use this for my professional work Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

1. Gitlab free tier does not have that much of features which might dter new users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

QJ
Qi J.
Data Analyst
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"DevOps platform for teamwork; easy to configure and monitor."
5/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

One of the things I like most about GitLab is the set of collaboration features it makes available to us, it has really facilitated teamwork, on top of that, it provides effective security measures. It provides us with role-based access control tools to manage user roles, excellent workflows, version control, continuous integration, and customizable issue dashboards that allow us to track issues while promoting efficient teamwork. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

There is an issue with the interface that permits us to run jobs before their requirements are satisfied. This has to be fixed immediately. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Bala Bharath Kumar P.
BP
Bala Bharath Kumar P.
Associate Software Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"User-friendly version control system"
5/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

The convinience in accessing the required branches and ease of use for different version controlling makes it unique and special. Ease of navigation across repositories. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

The documentation which was provided was not explained in detail and can be improved. The cost to upgrade to a paid plan is a bit on the higher side and of reduced it can be the most cost effective in tbe market too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sten R.
SR
Sten R.
Representative of Ver.iD in the Verifiable Credentials Working Group
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Compliance using Gitlab, ensuring efficient deployment and compliance with industry standards."
4/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

What I appreciate most about GitLab, especially in the context of complying with ISO 27001 standards, is its comprehensive security features and practices. GitLab's integrated approach to security, encompassing static and dynamic security testing, dependency scanning, and container scanning within its CI/CD pipelines, aligns perfectly with ISO 27001's requirements for information security management. This integration facilitates a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security vulnerabilities early in the development process, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, which are key principles of ISO 27001. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

GitLab is feature-rich, which can be a double-edged sword. The breadth of its capabilities means it can be complex to navigate and optimize, especially for new users or smaller teams without dedicated DevOps resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

LT
Levon T.
Principal Engineer
Computer Software
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Both functionality and secure performance are included"
4.5/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

When it comes to code review, GitLab's adaptability is critical. It has certainly contributed greatly to promoting excellence in coding in accordance with the most sustainable design and development requirements in the market. Lately, my clients have been enthusiastic about GitLab, and the quality of work has increased as a result. I love the interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

The support team needs to work on their response time if they want to be able to resolve any issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Chirag P.
CP
Chirag P.
Integration Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"GitLab Review"
5/5
What do you like best about GitLab?

GitLab is really having best UI and its easy to use. GitLab is used as a repository which helps organization to collaborate their data and code among teams or people. We can our code to GitLab repo and everyone from our team can make changes to it or they can use that code. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about GitLab?

There is nothing much but the impletation is little bit complex and long. Sometimes the site goes down. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.