# Page 5 | GitLab Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - 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 5 - Reviews of GitLab ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 1215 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Engr. John Paulo D. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "GitLab Review" July 10, 2024 5.0 Overall good experience of using this tool for source code management/collaboration. Highly recommended tool especially for software developers. Pros It's feature of source code management and keep tracking my codes. Also useful tool for team collaboration. Cons I don't see any not good of using this application/tool. Review Source AO Arjan O. Webdeveloper Program Development Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great tool for collaboration and development" August 27, 2024 5.0 I am very happy with GitLab it is a great alternative to GitHub Pros Easy version control, Deployment is simple. Cons When working as a team you have to have strict rules to prevent a mess. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Consultant Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The UI is easy for beginners to understand, and pipeline management is convenient." July 15, 2024 5.0 When undertaking any development project, people generally think of GitLab and GitHub for code management and CI/CD tools. However, considerations regarding UI and the speed of catching up are often overlooked. I would like to share my thoughts on these aspects. Pros Having used both GitHub and GitLab, I found that GitLab stands out with its beginner-friendly UI and easy-to-use pipeline management. The reason is that I prioritize how quickly someone can catch up when joining a new project and using a tool. In this aspect, I highly recommend GitLab. Cons While this doesn't affect enterprise plans, the free plan has some limitations. Additionally, unlike other software, it lacks substantial community support. Review Source JP Julien P. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great tool for developper" October 17, 2024 5.0 Easy to work at several on the same project Pros Easy to use; easy to setup, do all I need Cons Needs a bit of doc reading to set-up, but it's understandable Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineering Intern Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "GitLab as a student" September 1, 2024 4.0 Pros Great version control features and allows other users to work on the same project. Great documentation features which help document information for a project. Cons Resource intensive which can cause performance issues when running with other programs and code. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good version control interface in the market" July 20, 2024 5.0 Pros It gives open source good version control interface, Has continuous deployment and its user friendly. It is easy to implement and integrate with any software. It also gives best updates at every points. Cons Can give its futures to android and ios for analysis. Review Source VK Vidyasagar K. Test Specialist Telecommunications Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best repository to be used for managing code" August 17, 2024 5.0 Pros It’s good for managing the development assets in IT. Easier to understand the conflicts for new starters also. Cons It’s good to have a user interface to understand any conflicts, issues etc., while using Switched from [Stash](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004799/Stash/) We find gitlab more useful with the workflow we use. Review Source EY Eric Y. Use Case Intern Information Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Awesome Software" January 15, 2025 5.0 Overall it was a solid experience using this app. Pros The systems flows really smooth. Saves time Cons Sometimes the dev page slows down my entire laptop 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 MD Marc D. Software engineer Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great repo platform" August 1, 2024 5.0 Pros It’s one of the top two git repository platflorms I’ve used Cons I get the feeling that it’s not as popular as github. Review Source KS Kelly S. Social Media Coordinator Real Estate Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great and Simple" January 22, 2025 4.0 very great! Able to assist me in all I need to do without too much learning. Pros Super easy to understand. There's a nice tutorial when you first use but if you don't, it's easily mastered. Cons Some features locked behind payment which I'd prefer a sample test of. Review Source Matt E. Sr QA Analyst Hospitality Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "So easy and enjoyable to use" June 26, 2024 5.0 As a fairly non-technical QA person, I have love how easy it is to create pipelines and deploy through environments. Pros I like the clean, nice-looking interface and controls. I how it sets up pipelines, displays status of each deployment and allow me to re-run. Cons It would be nice to be able to re-start a pipeline rather than having to create a new one, even a duplicate feature to create the same one again. Review Source Ritesh K. Pursuing Btech in computer science engineering Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Gitlab is Excellent" August 5, 2024 5.0 GitLab is a collaborative workspace for software development, offering everything from version control to CI/CD pipelines. It automates the testing and deployment process, providing a skilled team member to assist with every stage of development, from coding to deployment. Pros GitLab's collaboration features, including merge requests and issue boards, promote efficient teamwork. It prioritizes security with role-based access control, customizable workflows, and strong CI/CD pipelines. The platform simplifies the development process by setting up and managing pipelines directly within the repository. Cons For those who are unfamiliar with the tool, there may be a learning curve involved in navigating the site and comprehending all of its potential. Review Source SB Swaibu B. aws solution architecture Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Comprehensive and Integrated DevOps Platform with a Steep Learning Curve" September 3, 2024 4.0 Comprehensive Toolset: GitLab's integration of source code management, CI/CD, and project management tools in a single platform has streamlined development workflows. This all-in-one solution reduces the need to switch between different tools and simplifies project management. Pros Integrated DevOps Platform: GitLab provides a comprehensive DevOps lifecycle tool, integrating everything from source code management to CI/CD, security, and monitoring in a single application. Cons Performance Issues: GitLab can experience performance issues in some cases, particularly with large repositories or during high usage periods. Review Source FS Francisco S. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "I use GitLab for managing my coding projects and collaborating with my team easily." October 9, 2024 5.0 Pros GitLab allows for seamless code collaboration and project management, making it the go-to for my team. Cons The user interface can be a bit overwhelming, and some features are not as intuitive as I'd like. Review Source BH Barnabe H. Developper Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A good Git system" August 5, 2024 5.0 It is a good experience, with all required features. Pros Gitlab just works well. No major issues, open source and got all important features. Cons The UI is less intuitive than the Github one Review Source MT Mark T. Owner Arts and Crafts Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great Tool" January 10, 2025 5.0 Great place for distribution of program code and for collaboration during build process Pros Great place for code repositories and distribution of programs Cons Very technical. Not extremely user friendly Review Source RK Raj K. Software developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Great tool to manage the code " November 23, 2024 5.0 Used on my one of the project. Had a grear time using gitlab Pros Its ability to facilitate easy collaboration on projects through robust version control Cons Gitlab does frequent interface changes and feature updates Review Source MA Miriam A. Researcher Education Management Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Good repository " February 9, 2025 4.0 Pros Easy to learn to use even with no experience Cons Seemed overpriced but I only did free trial Review Source LM Linda M. Referentin der Geschäftsführung Real Estate Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Einfach Kollaboratives Programmierertool" August 2, 2024 5.0 Dank GitLab können Programmiererteams kollaborativ Software- und Webprojekte planen, koordinieren und testen, ohne dass eine Version überschrieben wird. Pros leicht bedienbares Benutzerinterface, hervorragende mobile Nutzbarkeit Cons Issues sind nicht in mehrere Repositories trackbar, Server sind weniger stabil als bei GitHub Review Source AG Alex G. Software Support Computer & Network Security Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Sitlab, have to sit on it to understand it. " August 3, 2024 3.0 Pros Not a fan of gitlab, but GitLab offers advanced security features, including code quality analysis, vulnerability management, and dependency scanning. Cons Learning curve is really big... Due to its extensive features, GitLab can be complex to set up and manage, particularly for smaller teams or less experienced users. Review Source MS Michaël S. Network and Security Engineer Retail Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "GitLab review" August 5, 2024 5.0 Pros Really useful to host a repository and to build CI/CD project Cons Can be a little bit costly for small businesses who want to use GitLab Review Source OL Oliver L. Sales Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "A solid Git Repo choice!" July 12, 2024 4.0 Overall GitLab provided a decent user experience, although GitHub is preferred. Pros Comprehensive DevSecOps Platform: GitLab offers an all-in-one platform that integrates development, security, and operations, streamlining the entire software development lifecycle. Cons Performance Issues: Some users have reported that GitLab can be sluggish, particularly when handling large projects or numerous concurrent users. Alternatives considered [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) Review Source HA Hussain A. Director of Engineering Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Highly flexible and powerful but with a slightly sluggish UI" May 23, 2024 4.0 Pros I like the philosophy of the team that built GitLab and it reflects in the product. It is open, flexible, and powerful. The CI templates make it easy to setup continuous integration on new projects and that is a huge productivity boost. Cons The UI feels sluggish sometimes. It just feels that everything takes a fraction of second longer and it adds up overall. Review Source Samuel I. Founder and CEO Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "AI Powered Git Repository" May 19, 2024 5.0 Pros Free plan. Collaboration. Ease of setup. Cons Have limits in free plan. No much community support like Github. Alternatives considered [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) Review Source Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.