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GitLab

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Provides a robust platform for on-premise or hosted Git repository management, integrating seamlessly with various dev tools, facilitating efficient workflow through offerings like issue tracking, code reviews, continuous integration, CI/CD pipelines, and option for unlimited private repositories.

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License model

  • Freemium • Open Source

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Platforms

  • Linux
  • Online
  • BSD
  • Self-Hosted
  • Ruby
  • Cloudron
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4.2 / 5 Avg rating (23)
725 likes
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  1.  Security-focused

Features

  1.  Unlimited private repos
  2.  Continuous Integration
  3.  Continuous Deployment
  4.  Private repositories
  5.  Continuous builds
  6.  Kanban Board
  7.  CI/CD
  8. Git icon  Git Support
  9.  Unlimited users
  10.  Not Microsoft EEE
  11.  Pipelines
  12.  Two-factor Authentication
  13.  Mercurial support
  14.  Dark Mode
  15.  Ad-free
  16.  Shared Hosting
  17.  File Versioning
  18.  Syntax Highlighting
  19. Jenkins icon  Jenkins integration
  20.  Passkey Support
  21.  Support for @mentions
  22.  Built-in CI
  23. JIRA icon  Jira integration

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  • brenden-mulhern, Schnatt_App, Pander and boomflex liked GitLab
    •about 13 hours ago
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    benni347 added GitLab as alternative to Huly
    •18 days ago
  • BabaAfrica and Qbreak liked GitLab
    •20 days ago
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    benni347 added GitLab as alternative to Semaphore
    •25 days ago
  • julthep updated GitLab
    •about 1 month ago
  • tamoi liked GitLab
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Comments and Reviews

   
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Comment summary: GitLab receives praise for offering a comprehensive feature set, including free private repositories, integrations with tools like Jira, and the ability to host one's own server. Users highlight its constant development and transparency, positioning it as a notable alternative to GitHub. Criticisms include concerns about its corporate policies and privacy issues, as well as challenges related to user support and reCAPTCHA usage. While GitLab is lauded for its leadership in DevSecOps, some users draw ethical comparisons with other platforms.
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Top positive comment •May 11, 2019

I am not an expert in coding, so I can not give you an answer within that area. One thing I can say certainly, is that Gitlab is not owned by Microsoft, which is great. Their past with antitrust/fraud is not something, you should forget.

Open Source is a great thing, we all should embrace.

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Top negative comment •Dec 7, 2023
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Not fully open source, reCAPTCHAs, hostile treatment of Tor users etc.

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Positive comment •Sep 24, 2024

GitLab is the leader in DevSecOps.

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Negative comment •May 20, 2024
• Edited May 20, 2024

Forced execution of non-free software; flagship instance running the proprietary Enterprise Edition; uses both hCAPTCHA & reCAPTCHA; heavily restricted with discriminatory policies; copious ethical issues

Terms of Service; Didn't Read (ToS;DR):

  • Terms may be changed any time at their discretion, without notice to you
  • Instead of asking directly, this Service will assume your consent merely from your usage.

Why Open Core model is catastrophic for the Open Source ecosystem:

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Review •Jul 27, 2022
• Edited Jul 27, 2022

GitLab is worse than Bugzilla icon Bugzilla because users can't specify operating system and other information systematically out of box. Admins and users may come up with incompatible solutions...

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Negative comment •May 1, 2022

I can't login my gitlab account in a couple of weeks. I can't renew my password with email(also junk mail) and also can't contact with any gitlab admin. They have no free support with email or something. Lastly i try a free month ultimate trial to contact with them but no success again. Already i love open source products, this situation is a total mess..

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Positive comment •May 5, 2021

GitLab always felt like a leader in the source control game, although GitHub is catching up.

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What is GitLab?

GitLab is a on-premise or hosted Git repository management tool. It also includes code reviews, issue tracking, wikis, and continuous integration.

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GitLab information

  • Developed by

    GitLab Inc.

  • Licensing

    Open Source and Freemium product.

  • Pricing

    Subscription ranging between $4 and $99 per month + free version with limited functionality.

  • Rating

    Average rating of 4.2 (23 ratings)

  • Alternatives

    111 alternatives listed

  • News

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  • Supported Languages

    • English

Our users have written 21 comments and reviews about GitLab, and it has gotten 725 likes

GitLab was added to AlternativeTo by thi3rry on Nov 5, 2011 and this page was last updated Feb 16, 2025.