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GitLab

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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Cost / License

  • Freemium (Subscription)
  • Open Source

Application type

Platforms

  • Linux
  • Online
  • BSD
  • Self-Hosted
  • Ruby
  • Cloudron
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Features

Properties

  1.  Security-focused

Features

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

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Comments and Reviews

   
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.
Top Positive Comment
AlternativeToCheese
5

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.

[Edited by AlternativeToCheese, May 11]

atom truman
Replying to @AlternativeToCheese

I have been weeding my connections leaving microsoft and the g, this is great to see, and I checked today, this is still true. Switching out of github.

Top Negative Comment
inson1
2

Not fully open source, reCAPTCHAs, hostile treatment of Tor users etc.

Petr Sabanov
1

Cool GitHub alternative, which allows you to self-host, import and export projects including issues and merge requests. The only flaw in it is that it is not focused on social elements like GitHub, so it isn't a full alternative.

Regnard Raquedan
0

GitLab is the leader in DevSecOps.

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NameLessGO
1

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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ab1
0

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...

mrgodev
0

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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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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