GitLab Reviews

“efficient issue tracking”

Pros

Everything feature I have used in this tool has worked really efficiently from generating issues and setting tags with different priority levels to assigning tasks to users and updating issue descriptions and comments.

Cons

Even though this thing doesn't really affect how the software functions but adding descriptions to issues can be a bit tricky because the language feels very code-like. If you're not very familiar or comfortable with coding, it's harder to picture how the description will look after it's saved. It would be helpful to be able to preview things like pasted screenshots and bold formatting.

“user friendly product”

Pros

It offers a very user-friendly solution that integrates well for just about everything related to source code management.

Cons

They used to include free private repositories but now there's a limit of five users per group name. On top of that, the paid option feels somewhat expensive compared with other similar services.

“love it's interface”

Pros

User-friendly interface made the platform simple to work with. Being able to quickly create and manage repositories along with collaborating with others is a big advantage. On top of that the integration with other development tools like CI/CD and code reviews makes it a well-rounded solution for teams.

Cons

Documentation around build and pipeline processes for CI/CD could be improved. It would also help to have graphical user interface tools available that work across all major operating systems.

“Fantastic for daily ticket tracking”

Pros

I've been using it every day since the start of my professional career and it has been a really reliable tool. It's very user-friendly once you get into it and creating tickets, tracking progress and working with branches all feels very practical for day-to-day work.

Cons

If you've never worked with a tool like this before it can feel a bit confusing until you get used to it and start integrating it with other software.

“time saver tool”

Pros

Managing source code is very simple with the push and pull features and it connects well with a lot of other software which makes the whole workflow even more convenient. You can clone any repository and work alongside your coworkers at the same time and that really helps speed things up.

Cons

It can be a bit confusing whenever merge conflicts come up.

“sharing my positive experience”

Pros

It comes with tools that integrate nicely for code integration and review, version control and project management. It also provides strong support for improving code quality and automating development processes.

Cons

This has been very helpful overall and at this point I haven't run into any problems with it.

“Customized to your workflow”

Pros

This has been my favorite in this space. It can stay very simple when that's all you need but it also becomes quite advanced and capable when your workflow calls for more complexity.

Cons

There's honestly very little to complain about but I'd still like to have an easier way to make changes directly in it along with better options for creating and editing branches there.

“enjoyable to work with”

Pros

Interface is simple to work with and the version control features are excellent. It makes source control much more manageable, stays stable and gets regular updates. The code review and issue tracking tools are also outstanding.

Cons

Interface can feel a bit slow but other than that, there really isn't much to dislike about this tool.

“Open-source hosting done right”

Pros

Particularly for decentralized software development it has been a really useful platform . It makes it simple to stay on top of open issues and team discussions, much like GitHub, while also offering the added advantage of being open source and self-hostable.

Cons

The UI can be a bit overwhelming at first and takes some time to learn especially for anyone new to this platform. From a UX standpoint, GitHub is definitely easier to get comfortable with.

“smoother code reviews over time”

Pros

I've been using it for many years now and it has improved quite a lot over time. It's easy to use and the code review system works really well.

Cons

One thing that still happens from time to time is that a merge request gets stuck and I have to refresh the page to get it working again.

“simple integration”

Pros

The features are very practical and simple to use and they help a lot with performance.

Cons

Integration is very simple it's really just a matter of getting used to it with some practice.

“agile development handled well”

Pros

It's been really helpful for making our development cycle more agile especially when multiple teams are contributing to the same codebase.

Cons

Initial setup can be complicated particularly when the repository is only available through a private network with authentication. Navigating branches and commits can also be a bit tricky since the search works best only when the keywords are very precise.

“Lots of capabilities”

Pros

It comes with a broad set of capabilities, including source code management, issue tracking and built-in CI/CD tools.

Cons

Setting it up, running and keeping it maintained can be challenging especially without a strong technical background.

“dependable tool”

Pros

Built-in CI/CD pipelines will help us move further into DevSecOps.

Cons

The pricing for add-on accounts is a bit on the expensive side.

“top-notch for collaboration”

Pros

Among the best tools I've used for collaboration and document sharing especially on large projects with lots of documentation and multiple code versions. Once you understand how it works, it's very practical to use and overall a very good tool.

Cons

Since I started using this software at the beginning of the year the biggest challenge has been the initial learning phase. At first, it feels difficult to use, a bit unclear and above all quite confusing.

“powerful versioning for any setup”

Pros

Whether you use the cloud or keep everything on-premise, this software is excellent for managing software versioning. It offers pretty much every feature you could want so it feels complete and very capable.

Cons

One thing that could be better is the visual interface especially for junior users who may need something easier.

“collaboration that keeps everyone involved”

Pros

Working with this program makes team collaboration feel efficient and it gives everyone a fair chance to contribute equally.

Cons

Getting started can feel a bit confusing at first but once you spend some time with it and become familiar with the features, it works really well.

“effortless coding”

Pros

For a development team this feels like heaven because it gives them everything they need to write code without much effort.

Cons

It seems more suited to developers though it would be better if regular users could use it comfortably too.

“market-leading option”

Pros

Compared with GitHub and other leading options, this has been the strongest CI/CD and source control tool available for us. We rely on it heavily for EKS deployments especially through the fully generated CI/CD Auto DevOps pipeline in this software and it supports a wide range of features that we use throughout the product SDLC.

Cons

One area that still needs work is the advanced search and the DevOps metrics could also be better. It would really help if regular premium users had stronger search capabilities to look through files and find specific strings more effectively.

“project handling done well”

Pros

Having a securely hosted repository to store code and work on it with my team has been really valuable. The collaboration tools are in line with industry standards which helps the team stay productive and coordinate well. The free plan is also generous with 15 GB of storage available. I can handle multiple projects without much trouble and it supports real-time installations nicely.

Cons

Every now and then server goes down and throws an HTTP 500 error which can be frustrating. There are also moments when the platform feels slow while I'm using it. Compared with GitHub, the community around this tool is still smaller.