# Page 4 | GitLab Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is GitLab the right Source Code Management solution for you? Explore 1221 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/reviews --- GitLab 4.6 (1221) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated June 2nd, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of GitLab ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 1221 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use AA Aiden A. Software engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good but github maybe a better choice" November 14, 2024 4.0 Pros It essentially operates the same as github, however, it scales much better. I really enjoy gitlab, even though in some instances it isn’t free. Good choice for your next project. Cons I don’t love that’s it’s not free. It’s kind of a deal breaker for some, especially because github exists. Alternatives considered [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/)[Bitbucket](https://www.capterra.com/p/233341/Bitbucket/) Reason for choosing GitLab once again my team was using it so it was a natural choice. Switched from [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) The team I was apart of used it, so it was my only choice. Review Source HG Hugo G. Mobile engineer Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best open source devops suite and code manager" October 30, 2024 5.0 Overall very satisfied! They are on par and often above GitHub. Pros It's open source, they are improving a lot and there are a ton of features for everyone. Cons sometimes the UX is just behind GitHub. Some performance improvement could be great alghough it may depends on our own server. Review Source BM Bharath M. Cloud Support Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Managing CI/CD" November 25, 2024 4.0 Getting help in devops feature like CI pipeline is a good part. Efficient code reviews and solving problems are easy. Pros 1\. This product is absolutely helpful to handle code-related issues, and errors and being a part of discussions to work on matters easily. 2. Running and managing CI/CD is super easy. 3. A very user-friendly environment and easy customization options are available. Cons 1\. Little bit complex to start without any prior experience. 2. UI is complex and can be improved. Review Source PP Purva P. social media promotion Broadcast Media Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "GitLab is a must have software!" February 18, 2025 5.0 10/10 the software is easy to navigate and provides great services. Pros It helped me keep track of everything and works very efficiently. Cons Nothing the software is great and I enjoy using it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Backend Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "GitLab - The all in one DevOps Solution." October 22, 2024 4.0 Gitlab has been a game-changer for our development process, providing a reliable and scalable solution for code management, automation, and deployment. I highly recommend it for any team looking for an end-to-end DevOps platform. Pros Gitlab's all in one nature stands out as its most unique feature. Instead of reelying on various other applications we can use gitlab for the purpose of version control, CI/CD, Issue Tracking, Code Reviews, Security, Container Registry, Monitoring and Analytics. Cons Nothing as of now but it feels a quite complicated due to the wide range of features but once you get the hang of it , the tools are incredibly effective. Review Source RS Rebecca S. Owner Commercial Real Estate Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Good easy might not use long term" February 16, 2025 5.0 Overall i had a good experience with jt. Not sure how long il will use for Pros The ease of use and the functionality of it all Cons Customer support isnt the greatest and thats about it Review Source IB Ian B. NOC Manager Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Gitlab Is the Best For Innovation and Development! " October 22, 2024 4.0 We have been able to customize Gitlab exclusively to our needs and has helped us grow way faster than we would of using other applications. Pros The customization is unbelievable and there are constant new updates for new features. Cons It can have a large learning curve to get up to speed on how to use. Review Source JY Jason Y. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Gitlab review" March 12, 2025 5.0 Pros I really liked the UI which makes it easy to navigate and find features. Cons There should be more guides that teaches people how to bets use the platform. Review Source NL Nils L. CEO Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Solid Solution for Code Hosting" December 15, 2024 4.0 Pros \- Easy Self Hosting - Good CI/CD Integrations Cons When setting up the Self hosted Version, we ran into a few Problems, however thanks to the docs we could solve those Alternatives considered [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) Reason for choosing GitLab Easier to self host compared to other solutions Review Source AC Aldo C. Software Engineer Information Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great tool too build your products with" November 22, 2024 4.0 Pros It's a great tool for every tech company Cons Nothing negative to say. Maybe a bit the pricing. Review Source JC Jashobanta C. Principal Engineer Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Overall a good solid product" August 26, 2024 5.0 Overall experience is good. We are using it daily as a source control, for CI-CD, code-review. The UI is smooth and user friendly. Pros User friendly interface, easy to use controls. The Visual Studio Code UI for inline editing of files is very helpful in case we want to update code directly in the web-UI without needing to download the code in local, edit in IDE and then push back it to the source control. Cons The latest update had moved the profile and sidebar to the left and has not given proper customization options to the user. The old interface of having it customizable was better. Switched from [Jenkins](https://www.capterra.com/p/171026/Jenkins/)[Bitbucket](https://www.capterra.com/p/233341/Bitbucket/) We were using bitbucket initially, but as a part of organizational changes we moved from Bitbucket to Gitlab. The pipeline used to run in jenkins. After migration, everything including pipeline and code is at same place. This gives an unified view of the project and builds. Review Source MD Miguel D. Data Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best in market for Source Control and CICD" November 9, 2024 5.0 Pros Like that it's very complete and easy to use. Cons CICD Pipelines are sometimes a bit difficult to develop. Alternatives considered [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) Reason for choosing GitLab Some clients required a custom installation and we found it to be easy set up with GitLab Review Source PP Prerna P. Freelance Social Media Manager Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Love the platform!!" February 23, 2025 5.0 Amazing experience! Love all the features the platform offers Pros I love how easy it is to manage projects from ideation to execution. I’m able to collaborate and delegate tasks with my team within the platform which is so convenient! Cons Honestly, no complaints. I will be using this software well into the future Review Source MAH Mohamed Amine H. electronic engineer Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Powerful CI/CD Integration" February 16, 2025 4.0 Pros unlike github,Gitlub is ideal for builtin in CI\\CD ,security testing and Project management. Cons The web UI and pipelines can sometimes be sluggish. Review Source FG Florian G. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review for Git Lab" October 10, 2024 5.0 My overall experience with GL was easy and i had no struggle ever using it in the context of university or even teaching my self. Pros Its a easy way for partly VC and displaying information in the context of teaching Cons i did not dislike anything about gitlab, there are surely things that can be upgraded but there is no real bad part. Review Source VC VENUGOPAL C. DevOps Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Provides everything required for a DevSecOps workflow" August 10, 2024 4.0 Over all, gitlab provides everything thats essential for simple and slightly complex pipeline requirements. But becomes less flexible for more complex application requirements where ML work loads are to be executed. As I see Gitlab team adds features in a commendable frequency, so if anything is unavailable, you can raise a ticket and sit tight till it gets added. Pros 1\. Integrated platform for all my CI/CD needs 2. Great to options for runner, one of the only platforms to provide native kubernetes runner support. 3. Robust options in terms of pipeline flexibility. You can have parent and child pipeline models for complex pipelines Cons 1\. Because of native support, its flexibility highly depends upon bug fixes done by gitlab team 2. Support on forums is difficult to get unless you have purchased a support package. 3. Newer runners such as kubernetes are yet to get matured. In my personal experience the feature additions are not yet integrated completely but get added as patches on the running pods. This should be a part of config.toml Review Source DH David H. Systems Analyst Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good choice for controlling your own code" October 4, 2024 3.0 Pros An alternative to github that we can run on our own hardware and control our own data. Cons Upgrades can be difficult as the automated portions fail at each major upgrade and require manual intervention. Alternatives considered [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/)[Azure DevOps](https://www.capterra.com/p/170547/VSTS-DevOps/) Reason for choosing GitLab Price was the deciding factor when we made the choice. Review Source MM Moses M. CEO Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Alternative to GitHub with More Control" March 26, 2025 4.0 GitLab is a powerful alternative to GitHub, offering better customization and built-in DevOps tools. While it has a steeper learning curve in some areas, it's a great choice for teams looking for more control over their projects. Pros : GitLab offers more flexibility and control compared to GitHub, especially with its self-hosted option. The built-in CI/CD is seamless and makes automation easy. The interface is clean, and the issue-tracking system is robust. Cons Performance can be slow at times, especially for large repositories. Some features feel a bit complex compared to GitHub's simplicity. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer SDET Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "GitLab integration at a project" October 25, 2024 5.0 Pros Easy to integrate with development SDLC in the project Cons So far, so good. A good addition is an available extensive documentation Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CI is outstanding in Gitlab" September 16, 2024 5.0 Pros I am fan of Gitlab CI, it's highly robust and highly reliable. Cons No public repository options like Github Review Source JA Joseph A. Full-Stack Engineer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Okay it's not Github but it's still good! Don't fear it!" October 8, 2024 4.0 Positive. Good. I submit my work, request code reviews, make merge requests, merge things in, automation is set up nicely. It works well. Pros Straightforward alternative to the Github experience. Good layout. Does not get in the way. Tracks what needs tracking. Cons Purely that it's a different experience from Github, which takes some getting used to. Switched from [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) Required by the company, that's the only reason. Review Source PL Pedro L. It Consumer Electronics Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GitLab is my go-to for project management, code storage, and collaboration. It's a game changer." September 20, 2024 3.0 Pros The built-in CI/CD, issue tracking, and merge request features make my development process seamless and efficient. Cons The user interface can be overwhelming at first, and the learning curve is a bit steep for beginners. Review Source JD Justin D. Webmaster Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "GitLab is Worth It" November 16, 2024 5.0 I used this as team lead, and enjoyed how quickly I could get up and running. Pros I love how simple it is to share and collaborate projects. Cons There is a relatively steep learning curve. Despite given instructions, outside resources are required to fully utilize GitLab. Review Source ZWWZ Zin Wah Win Z. Software Developer Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "CI/CD Platform" September 9, 2024 5.0 For overall experience with GitLab is good. I can create repository for free. But GitLab needs to update in authentication. Pros The most I like about GitLab is Source Code Management and CI/CD. Cons The least I like about GitLab is authentication. Authentication in GitLab is not easy to login with Google. Sometimes, I got failed to authenticate from GoogleOauth2. Review Source AS Alyx S. Owner Construction Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Gitlab amazing!" February 8, 2025 5.0 Pros I love all the features of the app, how easy it was to get the hang of it, and the content! Cons N/A there wasn’t anything that I didn’t really like. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [DevOps](https://www.capterra.com/devops-software/)[Continuous Integration](https://www.capterra.com/continuous-integration-software/)[Static Application Security Testing (SAST)](https://www.capterra.com/sast-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.