GitLab Reviews

“all-in-one project workflow”

Pros

Running this tool didn't take much effort and the interface is fairly easy to work with. It brings project management source code handling, documentation and more into one place which makes our daily work a lot more convenient. The customizable interface is also a nice touch since it helps make the code easier for others to follow and understand.

Cons

Web interface can feel a bit slow. Installation can also be tricky for Linux users. Merging changes into the project's main branch can be frustrating to deal with occasionally.

“gitlab made code publishing painless”

Pros

Publishing source code through this tool was incredibly easy and without any struggle.

Cons

There was nothing that bothered me. The pricing was very reasonable so I really have no complaints.

“Issue tracking without any hassle”

Pros

It works well for managing source code and keeping track of issues.

Cons

User experience could use some work though-text is too small, navigation can be hard to follow and the way features are grouped together makes it a bit frustrating to use.

“ci-cd that just works”

Pros

Out of all the products I've tried, I'd pick this one every time because the CI/CD is incredibly simple to use and highly customizable. The self-hosted options, along with how user-friendly the platform is overall, really make it my top choice.

Cons

Occasional bugs are there and support can sometimes be a little slow to resolve issues but thankfully those bugs don't happen very often.

“Simple setup with powerful automation”

Pros

Getting started with it doesn't take much technical knowledge. The interface is simple enough for people who just want to automate a few processes while still offering deeper fine-tuning options for users with more experience.

Cons

Reporting side of the software is a bit limited. You can build custom reporting templates but doing that takes some technical know-how.

“feature-rich project management”

Pros

Having worked with both the community edition and the SaaS version, I can say it's genuinely pleasant to use. It comes with plenty of tools for managing projects, issues and teams, including deadlines, milestones and a lot more.

Cons

There's no doubt it includes a wide range of features but compared with other similar services the price is quite high.

“complete toolkit for development”

Pros

It feels like a very complete product for software development. It covers everything we need in a source code management tool and also includes a lot more, like documentation, workflow management and other useful features.

Cons

I don't have any complaints about it.

“powerful git tool for pipelines”

Pros

This is one of the simplest Git tools I've worked with and it's also very powerful especially when you use it together with pipelines.

Cons

It would be better if there were more ways to access predefined variables.

“easy setup”

Pros

Being open source means there's no cost to use it. We ran it through Docker and turned on the Mattermost integration without much trouble. The interface feels clean and the setup process was simple.

Cons

Some functions especially more advanced issue management are only available if you have it's enterprise subscription.

“secure team tracking”

Pros

It gives you a secure place to keep and manage git repositories, whether it's for personal projects or for an organization's development team. It also makes it simple to assign work to team members and stay on top of progress using well-organized, clearly categorized Kanban boards.

Cons

It can be overwhelming in the start because the UI and UX are a bit too much for first-time users. If you're completely new to it and haven't worked with something similar like GitHub or Bitbucket you'll probably need a bit of training before you can make full use of everything in your workspace. It's worth going through the full onboarding tutorial otherwise the platform can seem complex and hard to navigate at the beginning.

“Git powered pipelines that deliver”

Pros

Using this tool with CI/CD tied directly to Git has made deployments in team projects much more convenient. Pipelines kick off automatically whenever someone pushes a change which really simplifies the whole CI/CD process. It is also very simple to see and understand the pipeline flow visually.

Cons

A more in-depth tutorial covering all of the features could make it even better is because it can be a bit complex for new users when they are just getting started.

“tracking done right”

Pros

Issue tracking is easy and comprehensive but the real strength of this software is its CI/CD capabilities. The pipelines and integrations with Kubernetes, along with many other tools, have been around for a long time and feel very mature.

Cons

I haven't come across any missing features.

“top-notch community support”

Pros

Managing project changes with it is much more organized thanks to merge requests which make reviews a lot easier to handle. The branch visualization is also really useful and helps a lot when keeping track of project flow. On top of that the documentation is extensive and the community support available is excellent.

Cons

This tool has been surprisingly trouble-free for us. If I had to point out one area for improvement it would be giving clearer and more understandable details whenever an error comes up.

“productive workflow”

Pros

This is like an efficient open-source platform with a very appealing interface and useful customization options such as dark mode. On the features side the tools are well integrated and its handling of private repositories is outstanding which also makes it an excellent code hosting solution. It gives developers a lot more freedom than platforms like GitHub and it works really well for project management too. My team has used it across several projects to boost productivity and save time and the results ended up being surprisingly positive. Overall it is a very amazing platform and one I would definitely recommend.

Cons

Onboarding can be a little challenging because some features are not very easy so having prior experience with this kind of platform helps a lot. Another issue is that the Linux version does not perform as well as the Windows version.

“excellent teamwork”

Pros

It keeps work highly available and uninterrupted while also boosting productivity and collaboration across different team members.

Cons

Having the project set up in the beginning was a bit confusing and it did not show up in the tool right away. After several attempts and trying a few workarounds I eventually figured out how to handle it.

“customizable dev lifecycle setup”

Pros

Compared with other GitHub alternatives this feels like the strongest option especially because it gives much more flexibility when configuring and shaping the entire development lifecycle.

Cons

Browsing the dashboards is not very user-friendly. It includes a huge number of options and at times it takes effort to locate the exact section you need. That can be frustrating but considering everything else this platform delivers, it ends up feeling like a minor issue.

“outstanding CD/CI collaboration”

Pros

It's enterprise features have really established it as a strong option for organizations that need better code review and collaboration along with CI/CD, automated testing and source code management. With the development workflows already built into the platform and the simple integration process, we were able to set up user profiles, let developers check in code regularly, trigger tests and build scripts every time and connect it all with our existing platform.

Cons

One area where it falls short is its open-source community involvement. On platforms like GitHub, community-built solutions often add a lot of value and that same level of contribution feels missing here. It's also a bit pricey for smaller teams and the customization options are fairly limited.

“A rewarding experience”

Pros

There's a lot packed into it and the CI/CD capabilities are among the best I've worked with. Because of that we can handle almost everything we need from a single platform.

Cons

Issue management feels a bit quicker in Jira. It still gives us all the features we need but getting there usually takes a few more clicks. Even so it's more than enough for most use cases until the team reaches a certain size.

“team collaboration win”

Pros

UX/UI and feature set is exactly what you want in a software development tool. It integrated nicely with Sublime Text and worked really well for collaborating with the rest of the team. Creating and managing our project was easy and because it felt similar to other tools it was quick to pick up and comfortable to use.

Cons

I really don't have any complaints. I used it specifically for one project with one team and it handled that purpose well. It also felt very similar to another tool I had used before, GitHub which actually helped make the learning process faster.

“gives productivity boost”

Pros

This is a really amazing tool that does exactly what it's supposed to do and helps us keep productivity up.

Cons

Onboarding with it can take a bit of time because the some people may require practice and training to fully learn how to use it.