GitLab Reviews

“Designed to just work”

Pros

Using it is very easy because all the tools are integrated and work well together. There are also plenty of customization options, plus support for external APIs which adds a lot of flexibility.

Cons

I've also had to handle deployments and upgrades on our hosted community edition and that part could definitely be better. The upgrade process is documented clearly overall but it's not very easy and can still turn into a headache.

“Complete CI/CD platform”

Pros

This software is a full CI/CD platform with everything in one place. It offers both free and paid plans which makes it practical for different needs. Day-to-day use is easy and manageable and it also connects well with a wide range of external services.

Cons

One downside is that it does not support Fedora or Microsoft Windows. It can also be fairly resource-intensive even though the minimum system requirements are listed as low.

“Capable documentation handling”

Pros

Deployment pipelines are really efficient and the version control works efficiently for us.

Cons

The interface took a little time to adjust to especially coming from other version control systems.

“Easy request creation”

Pros

Handling all my Git workflows works really well and creating merge requests is quick and easy.

Cons

Rebasing causes some issues with the graph every now and then.

“powerful access controls”

Pros

It comes with a lot of useful features that make it stand out over GitHub especially the role-based access it gives users for repositories instead of just basic read and write permissions.

Cons

A downside is that GitHub is still the default platform for my teams and moving older repositories over is a hassle if you want to make the switch to this software.

“Positive experience with this platform”

Pros

After using a competitor's tool this one seems much more approachable right away. With the other solution I never managed to use it to its full potential because the features were difficult to understand and put into practice. It makes me feel like a professional developer. My code stays backed up and current and the web interface looks polished and attractive. I really enjoy the badges and the overall colorful design. It is a nice change from those overly complex black-and-white programs. I use a lot of its features heavily and it covers all my version control and collaboration needs in one powerful and well-designed platform. I absolutely love it.

Cons

There are still some features I have not used and a few I did not even realize were there. Sometimes certain options feel tucked away in the menus and tabs so some features can be harder to find than they should be.

“Smooth PR workflows”

Pros

What works especially well is the clean presentation of code changes which makes reviews clear. Pull request templates are useful in keeping documentation consistent and features like cherry-picking and linear branching enhance overall workflow management.

Cons

I still haven't had the chance to use or really see how well it integrates with other products. Another limitation is that I can't track the status of a specific PR across other environments-for example whether a PR has already made it to the master branch-which is something a competing tool does support.

“well-planned project tracking”

Pros

Project management, pipelines, revision control and version tracking are all handled really well. The whole system feels carefully thought out.

Cons

Seup can be a little confusing since it's quite complex and required us some training to start using it efficiently. The interface could also use a refresh.

“secure code collaboration”

Pros

It has been the efficient platform I've used for storing and sharing code. Its collaboration features make teamwork much easier while still giving you confidence in the privacy and security of your projects.

Cons

The search feature misses results that are actually there and the menu layout takes a bit of getting used to before it feels natural to navigate.

“faster git workflow”

Pros

Accessing Git features through this interface is much more easier. It speeds up both development and execution for me.

Cons

A guide for new users would really help. It would also be useful to have a reference for Git commands especially when moving between the command prompt and the tool and the other way around.

“helpful for team updates”

Pros

Using it has been pretty simple because it keeps everyone on the team informed about changes and it really helps the workflow keep moving.

Cons

It can feel a little confusing at the beginning but after a bit of time it's fairly simple to follow along with.

“great tool”

Pros

It is very easy to use and I really appreciate that it works within the same GitHub-based system and community.

Cons

A few features still aren't there and that's where it falls short compared with the direct competitor.

“top choice for version control”

Pros

Hands down this is the best versioning tool for development and I'd recommend it without any hesitation.

Cons

Implementation was a bit complicated but it has been working well after that.

“affordable product”

Pros

Works really well for organizations that need to keep their repositories private. The feature set is strong and the pricing is quite affordable for what you get.

Cons

A downside is that TortoiseGit has to be installed separately. It would be much better if that feature were built into it since managing repositories from the context menu is more convenient than using the CLI. Another limitation is that the community is still relatively smaller compared to GitHub.

“Perfect fit for startups”

Pros

The free tier gives us more than enough to kick off a strong project or even launch a startup. The web UI and CI are both essential parts of the daily workflow and make regular work much easier to manage.

Cons

Something that can get frustrating is granting access from a new team member's computer especially when you're dealing with a large number of repositories.

“efficient documentation handling”

Pros

Polished interface and simple CI/CD setup made it stand out. We first adopted it for source code management, then quickly realized how many other useful features were included. Getting CI running is mostly just a matter of setting up a YAML file. There are plenty of templates that make the initial setup easier and the documentation is excellent. Advanced users will probably stay in the command line but the web editor is also surprisingly capable and offers a lot more than expected.

Cons

This platform fairly heavy and starts demanding a lot of resources as you scale. Since it is built on Rails, it needs substantial compute power to perform well with a large user base. The architecture also becomes more complex as you move closer to 10,000 users. Another disappointment was the removal of the affordable starter tier which used to cost only $4 per month.

“project management software”

Pros

Having private repositories available is a big plus and the interface is user friendly. It also comes with a wide range of visual tools that make it very simple to follow the progress and overall management of a project.

Cons

It would be better if there were more options to customize which information appears first in our projects, instead of crowding the main page with so much data that it hides what actually matters most.

“deserves 5 stars”

Pros

Being able to build YAML-based pipelines directly on the same platform that hosts the code is a big advantage. It removes the need for a separate automation server to handle building and deploying applications.

Cons

Once a pipeline has a lot of steps some of the executions become impossible to retrieve and inspect which is frustrating.

“simple document storage”

Pros

This tool offers a quick and simple way to store documents and create virtualized scenarios.

Cons

Sometimes after writing code, it takes a bit longer than expected to show up in the product.

“does it's job very well”

Pros

It is an all-in-one platform that helps you get work done efficiently and quickly. The range of features it provides for handling tasks and keeping accurate documentation of ongoing work makes the workday much easier and far less stressful. Its search function is also very simple, just typing part of a name is enough to bring up possible matches inside the repository which makes finding items much faster and more efficient. Another big advantage for us is the permission management since not everyone can delete, create or approve merge requests unless they are specifically assigned to do so, giving us much better control over everything happening at all times. On top of that, the security level is very strong so it feels like a very safe place to store company code.

Cons

The downside to this tool is definitely the price. The cost of implementing it for business use is fairly high which can lead companies to look at other, more affordable alternatives.