GitLab Reviews

“Active community support”

Pros

Source code repository and version control system has been very reliable especially when connected to CI/CD pipelines for software delivery. One thing that really helps is being able to edit files directly from the web interface without cloning or downloading the whole repository first. The installation and configuration process is easy and the fact that it is free while also including a built-in CI tool makes it even more valuable. On top of that, the community support is active and it also makes it possible to run parallel tests for branches and pull requests which is very useful during development.

Cons

Few limitations still stand out. For every job, artefacts have to be manually defined and then uploaded or downloaded which adds extra work. It also only supports Unix-based operating systems so there is no support for Windows or macOS. Another issue is that Excel files stored in, it do not display with proper formatting when opened in the browser. Large files can also be a problem since not all of them are supported and they may lead to errors or slow down the application.

“simple tool”

Pros

The tool keeps things refreshingly simple and the built-in CI features make it even more useful.

Cons

I honestly can't think of any downsides. It feels very easy and simple to use.

“powerful collaborations”

Pros

It works as a code repository that is simple to learn and easy to use. It makes working across multiple branches much easier and sharing branches with others doesn't take much efforts. It also connects well with other tools. It offers free private and public repositories which has been very useful for my work. It helps a lot by bringing together many features like code testing, deployment and management in one place. The platform is very approachable for new users and it also allows multiple people to collaborate on a single project by sharing code efficiently.

Cons

I'm happy with the product and their team as well as community have been helpful whenever I've had questions. I really enjoy using it but there are times when it feels a bit slow especially when the web app takes longer than expected to load pages even on good servers.

“Off-grid self hosting win”

Pros

Being able to self-host our own instance was essential for us so we could keep everything completely off grid and it handled that really well.

Cons

Getting it set up is a bit obscure and the updates can take quite a while since we are not able to apply them as often as the project really expects.

“effortless code sharing between teams”

Pros

Sharing source code between team members has been really convenient with this tool. It also makes it simple to keep track of each task's status and see the commits made by every developer. The collaboration features are useful and being able to link issues with project modules helps everything stay connected as one complete system.

Cons

It is a bit pricey and there are a lot of commands to learn before it starts feeling comfortable to use.

“top-notch software”

Pros

Using this tool has helped me take advantage of Git features to manage and test different versions of my application while working together with other developers. On top of that it includes a wiki where we can add documentation and share more detailed information about the project.

Cons

It's an excellent tool overall but its community is still smaller than GitHub's.

“smooth DevOps”

Pros

It makes adopting DevOps much more practical by bringing project management source code management and code security together in a single platform. It also includes shift-left security features for code quality, code security, infrastructure-as-code scanning, SAST and DAST, depending on the license which makes setting up a DevOps platform much simpler.

Cons

Even though the pricing feels reasonable especially for startups that want to build DevOps into their process from the beginning, there are still other tools out there that can be put together to deliver similar results.

“smart choice for the corporate sector”

Pros

This works well for corporate companies since it's an open-source code repository that's widely used for code development and management.

Cons

This tool doesn't really give us options for different authentication apps and the UI can feel a bit slow at times, along with the overall response speed.

“free private repos and built-in pipelines”

Pros

I really appreciate about it is that it gives you private repositories at no cost. Its open-source pricing model also adds confidence around the security and privacy of the projects. On top of that it comes with a built-in tool for managing and installing project pipelines which is very useful.

Cons

Interface becomes a bit slow at times mostly because of the many integration tools so it ends up being slightly less responsive than some other available platforms. Upgrades can also be tricky since they affect multiple features and that can delay project completion. There are also a few real-time situations this technology still does not handle well.

“Packed with powerful features”

Pros

Packed with excellent features, it integrates without much effort, feels very user-friendly and still delivers the kind of enterprise-level capability you'd expect from a more complex product.

Cons

I honestly haven't come across any issue in this product. It also connects with Git very easily which has been a big plus.

“user-friendly version control”

Pros

Version control works really well and I find it very user-friendly.

Cons

The licensing is priced higher than a lot of competing options.

“One place for every task”

Pros

It covers just about everything I need from maintaining code and handling version control to code reviews and project management. It brings all of that together in a really convenient way.

Cons

I've had a positive experience with this product overall and haven't come across any major issues so far.

“gitlab pipelines for aws hosting”

Pros

For hosting our websites on AWS through pipelines the runner feature has been really helpful.

Cons

From the way we use it, I'd like to see it offer even broader support for more needs across our organization.

“FREE PROJECT CREATION SHINES”

Pros

Being able to create and share private projects at no cost is a huge plus.

Cons

I would like to see better support for rendering Jupyter notebooks as the current experience feels somewhat limited.

“collaboration that keeps teams aligned”

Pros

Working across large collaborations around the world really only works well when there is a reliable system that supports teamwork across distance and time zones. It offers a well-built environment for developing software together and it makes it possible to consistently track changes that have been pushed to the code. The interface is user-friendly and it also supports communication along with sync option so nobody misses important updates.

Cons

Getting familiar with all the features can take some time if you are completely new to the software and there are still certain features that have not been added yet.

“secure access”

Pros

Adding a registration key gives the platform an extra layer of security which is something I really appreciate. Moving through the different tabs also feels easy and well organized.

Cons

The pricing could be a little more affordable. If other tools are available at the same price point, users may not have much reason to stay with this one.

“kept our projects aligned”

Pros

The way it kept everyone on the team aligned the whole time and gave us a clear view of where each project stood and what needed to happen next is truly amazing.

Cons

Getting it set up at the beginning was challenging since some teams were hesitant to adopt it but that changed pretty quickly and they ended up agreeing it was the right decision.

“interface packed with features”

Pros

Interface includes a very wide range of features which makes it feel really complete.

Cons

Being limited to just one Git repository per project is not a satisfying solution for larger more important projects.

“works across different systems”

Pros

Being able to use it across different operating systems has been really helpful for our work.

Cons

At the beginning it can seem a little complicated to the beginners.

“gets the work done quickly”

Pros

Runner feature is definitely an outstanding element of this tool. They work very quickly and make it much faster to set up and execute CI/CD pipelines.

Cons

The part I appreciate the least is that it is not open source and it comes with built-in subscription plans for usage.