GitLab Reviews

“helpful ticket tracking and secure code”

Pros

Using filters makes ticket tracking easy. It's really useful for automating DevOps tasks and keeping up with project execution. It also keeps project code secure while still giving the team fast access and timely updates.

Cons

Data export tracking is hard to manage. It also doesn't handle very large files well especially long video files.

“project management done right”

Pros

During my business technology classes, I've used it to build and manage different software projects. It handles that work in a way that is simple, dependable and it also supports good team communication.

Cons

A part I appreciate least about it is that the free plan is somewhat limited although the paid pricing is still fairly affordable.

“does the job well!”

Pros

Setting up CI/CD is very easy and that's easily one of the product's biggest advantages. It also does a really good job with source management and feels comparable to GitHub.

Cons

Interface can be bit complex at times and could definitely benefit from some polish.

“easy code management”

Pros

Code management is easy and it gives me strong control over who can access it.

Cons

Setting up the tool's workflow is a bit tricky to understand at first.

“Works well for teams”

Pros

Handling security is very simple and it works especially well for sharing across groups and subgroups when collaborating on multidisciplinary projects.

Cons

I haven't run into many problems with it, the only thing worth mentioning is that the UI isn't very simple.

“private repos and built-in ci/cd”

Pros

Unlimited private repositories were the biggest reason we moved over from GitHub. Having CI/CD built into the same platform also makes setup pretty easy and convenient.

Cons

It still isn't widely recognized by a lot of people so working with it doesn't always feel like a skill that adds much value on a resume.

“speedy setup”

Pros

This works really well as a collaboration tool. It was simple to set up and using it day to day is pretty easy.

Cons

This software still lacks a few features when you compare it with other similar tools.

“recommended to everyone”

Pros

One thing that really stands out with it is how simple it is to work with. I really appreciated being able to host a private repository at no cost and also set up a CI/CD pipeline using a free runner feature of this tool. It's an excellent version control platform that I would gladly recommend to anyone.

Cons

I have not experienced any issues with it. It has been excellent the whole time.

“Higher repository limits”

Pros

A couple of things I appreciate most about it are the larger repository limit and support for private pages. It allows up to 10GB per repository which is a big step up from GitHub's 1GB limit. On top of that, unlike GitHub, it lets you use private pages with private repositories which is really useful.

Cons

There are still a few areas where it could do better. Merge requests in GitHub feel a bit cleaner and more polished by comparison. I'd also like to see better theme options available for the wiki.

“collaboration and quick setup”

Pros

It has definitely been a great tool for me. Setting up new projects is easy and working with other people on the same project is something I really enjoy.

Cons

It can feel pretty hard to navigate if you do not use it on a regular basis. Also, a lot of features that used to be free are no longer included which makes the platform harder to justify using.

“Practical for code workflow”

Pros

Using it for development work is really easy especially when I am handling code changes, pull requests, pushes and merges.

Cons

Managing repository user roles is still difficult and could be handled better.

“Centralized code management”

Pros

This tool gives us a central place to keep the source code for all of the institution's applications which makes everything much easier to organize and manage.

Cons

We would still like to see broader integration with other tools available on the market.

“Simple user-interface”

Pros

Setting CI/CD up and running is easy and it performs really well in it. The interface is very simple to use for us. Git workflows, merge requests and review features are all handled nicely. Version control works reliably and having in-app editing for project source is also useful.

Cons

They could reduce the code complexity. It would also help if there were some free support available. At the moment editing code directly from their website in the browser is not allowed and the browser-based code search could be much more capable.

“Dependable tool”

Pros

Working as a web developer I see it as a powerful platform for sharing source code versions with team members. It also includes continuous integration and deployment which makes it simple for everyone to follow changes and stay aligned.

Cons

I really haven't run into any issues while using this tool and overall it's an excellent tool for developers. That said I do feel the interface could use some improvement so it looks more appealing and becomes easier to explore.

“Feature rich product”

Pros

An outstanding thing about this tool is how many useful features it brings together. It covers everything from managing my code repository and working with teammates to reviewing code contributions line by line and even using it directly from the terminal. All of that makes the app development process feel much more organized and efficient.

Cons

My only real issue with this tool is that the initial setup and onboarding was not very easy. The UI especially the navigation through the sections in the left sidebar, did not feel very simple at first.

“helpful for us”

Pros

CI/CD pipelines save us a lot of time when setting up jobs and the interface is nice because I can see the information very clearly.

Cons

Getting started from scratch with the CI/CD pipelines can be a bit hard because the documentation is not always easy to understand but after trying a few things out, it starts to make sense.

“top features for teamwork”

Pros

Coming from GitHub the transition feels fairly easy. It also offers a few project management tools, todo lists and similar extras that I don't recall having in GitHub. The version control works really well and it's especially well suited for teamwork inside an organization, whether it's cloning, unit testing, merging, reviewing deltas, handling conflicts or working with private repositories.

Cons

There is definitely a some practice required before you can use it properly but that's also true for git in general. The interface is not very user friendly at first. Still, once you become familiar with it, it turns into a very capable and powerful tool.

“history tracking without any struggle”

Pros

Using it is very simple and it connects with a wide range of applications. It also helps monitor source code and track code history which can be accessed through more than one tool. On top of tha it's fast and stable.

Cons

I haven't run into any issues especially when comparing it with other similar tools.

“Secure application”

Pros

It keeps a backup of our application and includes security features that help make sure the application is not lost or stolen.

Cons

I do not have any complaints about using this software.

“Product that gets the job done”

Pros

I love that there is a free version available, it's open source and one can also install it locally which makes it very flexible to use.

Cons

Performance could still be improved when working with larger projects.