# Page 5 | GitLab Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - 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 5 - Reviews of GitLab ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 1221 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.