# Page 4 | GitLab Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is GitLab the right Project Management solution for you? Explore 1215 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 (1215) 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 April 3rd, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of GitLab ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 1215 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Sharduli P. SDE Intern Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best one for managing my pipelines!!!Loved It!!" June 26, 2024 5.0 My experience is very productive and ppositive with gitlab. It has so much features available easily in one platform to access. It has enhanced my productivity and code. Just loved the product. Pros Its comprehensive and integrated DevOps toolchain, which helps to streamline the entire software lifecycle. Makes it so much easier for version controlling to CI/CD and project management. It has a robust access controls and also it s having detailed permission settings makes the security and collaboration very good. Also its GUI and big API support makes the automation very easy. This all-in-one GitLab simplifies the workflows and reduces need for switching to multiple tools and helping us to increase productivity. Cons It's quite hard to find a con in this. Only thing I felt is the its GUI has a lot of features makes a new user's work challenging. Review Source CM Christhian M. Data Scientist Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Review of Gitlab" October 19, 2024 5.0 Pros When it comes to versioning and centralized development there's no better than Gitlab Cons So far Gitlab has conveniently filled the purpose it was supposed to do. So not a thing that I don't like in Gitlab Review Source ECM Evandro Cláudio M. Administrator Assistant Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "My experience with GitLab" October 23, 2024 3.0 I have use it to create a website called PAPOO that's not finished yet but overall was great working with this platform. Pros It has the same usability has other git services and I feel that there are more engaging Cons Not many people recommend or use it, although is has similar capabilities. Switched from [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) Felt more comfortable using GitLab since I was a beginner Review Source LH Leslie H. Student Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very Helpful" October 3, 2024 5.0 Pros Easy to use and very helpful for version tracking. Cons Can take some adjustment to get used to in the beginning, but able to pick it up quickly. Review Source HL Houmame L. Ingénieur full stack Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Gitlab review" September 16, 2024 5.0 Pros Simplicité et possibilité de self host le site pour une meilleure conservation de données. Cons Pas très répandu et donc une visibilité moindre. 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 SN Stéphane N. DevOps Engineer Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "GitLab is a great tool to version your code" July 25, 2024 5.0 Pros The GitLab CI feature made deployments a lot quicker and simpler. Cons It didn't integrate natively with AWS's CodePipeline service a couple of years ago. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "GitLab review" September 3, 2024 5.0 Pros It is a great tool for collaboration between development team members. It has lots of nice useful features. Cons I did not encounter any issues with GitLab. 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 Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.