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GitLab | GitLab CE 17.2.0 Release

Linux/Unix, Ubuntu 20.04 - 64-bit Amazon Machine Image (AMI)

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10 AWS reviews

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813 reviews
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External reviews are not included in the AWS star rating for the product.


    Ayush S.

Great Product.

  • April 20, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
1. User-friendly interface and is easy to set up and use.

2. Wide range of functionalities such as issue tracking, merge requests, continuous integration and deployment, and more.

3. Ability to customize the platform according to our needs, including creating custom workflows, adding integrations, and customizing access controls.

4. Built-in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) .

5. Open-source
What do you dislike about the product?
1. Resource-intensive

2. Complex configuration: GitLab's advanced features and customizability can also make it challenging to configure and set up correctly, requiring technical expertise to optimize it for a specific use case.

3. Steep learning curve, especially for beginners who are new to Git, which may require additional training or resources.

4. Limited support

5. Security history from past.





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What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GitLab is solving several problems in the software development process, which ultimately benefits developers, teams, and organizations in several ways. Some of the key problems be like
Version control, Code collaboration, Continuous Integration and Deployment,Issue tracking,Security
By solving these problems, GitLab benefits developers and teams by improving their efficiency, collaboration, and productivity, while reducing the risk of errors and security vulnerabilities. This, in turn, leads to better software quality and faster delivery times, which ultimately benefits organizations by improving their competitiveness and ability to innovate.


    Nirmal G.

One of the best platform for colloborative software developement.

  • April 20, 2023
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
The user interface is elegant and easy to understand. It comes with lots of features that similar platforms doesn't offer.
What do you dislike about the product?
As of now, everything seems to be working fine.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Creating and managing CI/CD pipeline is smooth and efficient.


    Jhonny C.

Gitlab review

  • April 18, 2023
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
I like all the project integrations, like repo view, a kanban board, ci/cd, issues, etc. Everything you need to develop a big project with an extensive team is in a single platform.
What do you dislike about the product?
When viewing the repositories is difficult to pass between folders. Changing to a code editor view like to vscode theme may be an option.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GitLab helps our team manage the scrum process, do version control of the project code, do the code review, leave comments, report issues, and automatize deployment.


    Avani B.

Gitlab is Excellent source code management tool

  • April 16, 2023
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
- Free & Opensource
- Create an unlimited repository
- I like you can easily track bug
- Source code management
- You can integrate with many application
- Documentation
- Merge Request
- User friendly UI
What do you dislike about the product?
- Space issue
- Customer support
- Price is very high for the license version
- Can't use the advanced feature in the free version like IP access, security, User management
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I used gitlab for Source code management and bug tracking. It's very easy to use and good platform for developer.


    Yogesh G.

Great tool for source code manage

  • April 12, 2023
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
- Free & Open source
- Easy to use
- Very easy to manage source code
- Easily integrate with 3rd party application
- CI/ CD
- Create unlimited public & private Repo
What do you dislike about the product?
- Security
- License version is expensive
- Limited space in the free version
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
We use Jira for Source code management and bug tracking.


    Parth S.

One of the best source code management platform

  • April 07, 2023
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
You can do all the basic required tasks for your development with Gitlab. It provides source code management, ticketing, CI/CD platform and even container and platform registry.
What do you dislike about the product?
Its provides you limited number of ci/cd minutes for free. But it is due to preventing mis use. Otherwise no major drawbacks
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It allows you to manage your development and operations lifecycle from a single place. It is easy to use and far better then alternatives. It also allows you ability to self host on your own environment.


    Nahid M.

Easy to use code repo

  • April 04, 2023
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Easy to use. The pipelines are easy to maintain. The UI is clean.
What do you dislike about the product?
The browser checking window at the begining is a bit annoying.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
There is a pipeline CI/CD editor which I found particularly useful. Overall the UI is easy to use and very simple design.


    Isam K.

GitLab: Efficient and Collaborative Software Development Platform

  • April 04, 2023
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
GitLab has impressive and highly valued features. Some of the features that I like the most in GitLab are:

Open-source: GitLab is open-source, which means that users have access to the source code and can customize and extend the platform to meet their specific needs.

Comprehensive platform: GitLab offers a comprehensive suite of tools and features for version control, continuous integration, testing, deployment, monitoring, and collaboration, all within a single platform.

Powerful version control: GitLab's version control system provides robust branching and merging capabilities, making it easy for teams to collaborate and manage complex codebases.

Continuous integration and deployment: GitLab's built-in CI/CD pipelines automate the build, test, and deployment process, making it faster and more efficient.

Collaboration: GitLab's collaboration tools, such as issue tracking, code review, and wiki, make it easy for teams to communicate, share knowledge, and work together effectively.

Security: GitLab offers a wide range of security features, including two-factor authentication, vulnerability scanning, and access controls, ensuring that code and data are safe and secure.

These features, among others, make GitLab a popular choice for many software development teams and companies.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some of the areas where I found GitLab less helpful are:

Complexity: GitLab can be overwhelming for users who are new to version control or who prefer a simpler platform. The large number of features and options can make it challenging to navigate and use effectively.

Performance issues: GitLab's performance can suffer when managing large codebases or when multiple users are working on the same project simultaneously. This can lead to slower load times, sluggish navigation, and other performance-related issues.

Documentation: While GitLab provides extensive documentation, I found it difficult to locate specific information and lacking in certain areas. Additionally, the documentation may not always be up-to-date with the latest features or changes.

Limited third-party integrations: While GitLab provides integrations with a number of third-party tools and services, I found that it lacks integration with certain tools they use or prefer.

Support: While GitLab provides support to its users, I found that the level of support is insufficient, particularly for complex or advanced use cases.

These are just some minor issues, in my opinion. Overall, Gitlab is a powerful tool and an effective platform for software development and collaboration
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
GitLab helps businesses and organizations solve a wide range of software development and collaboration challenges, including:

Improved collaboration: GitLab provides a comprehensive set of collaboration tools, including issue tracking, code review, and wiki, which can help teams communicate and work together more effectively, improving productivity and efficiency.

Streamlined development workflow: GitLab's integrated CI/CD pipelines automate the build, test, and deployment process, making it faster and more efficient for teams to develop, test, and release high-quality software.

Enhanced security: GitLab offers a wide range of security features, including two-factor authentication, vulnerability scanning, and access controls, which can help businesses protect their code and data and comply with industry regulations.

Greater visibility: GitLab provides real-time tracking and reporting of development activity, which can help businesses gain greater visibility into the progress of their projects, identify bottlenecks, and make data-driven decisions.

Scalability: GitLab is highly scalable and can support large and complex codebases, making it a powerful platform for businesses of all sizes.

Lower costs: GitLab's all-in-one platform can help businesses save money by reducing the need to purchase and manage multiple software tools and services.

These benefits can help businesses accelerate their software development cycles, improve collaboration and communication, and deliver high-quality software faster and more efficiently, ultimately helping them to achieve their business goals.


    PARTH S.

Best tool for the CI/CD pipeline

  • April 04, 2023
  • Review verified by G2

What do you like best about the product?
What I most like about Gitlab is to CI/CD pipeline to create and handle my project. I used Gitlab to store my source code and develop the site with my team as well.
What do you dislike about the product?
Gitlab does not indicate the percentage and what tasks perform in CI/CD pipeline. GitLab UI is a little bit confusing for the nontechnical person.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Gitlab is solving the problem of continuous integration and continuos delivery of the project code and this tool provide some extra automation technique. I used this tool last 2 years and It's very benefiting me to handle the project.


    Insurance

Open source Software

  • April 03, 2023
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
Most powerful tool to deliver software, share code with others very easily and quickly, everyone has their own account, see everything on one platform, code is very powerful.
What do you dislike about the product?
Quite complex to understand the functionality of Git like how to share code, how to fetch and pull the code, how to integrate code with others, etc. It is expensive.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Code delivery, code integration, code review by seniors, ease of use when having the complete understanding or training of GitLab. Business performance increased by using GitLab.