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GitLab

All-in-one DevSecOps platform for source control, CI/CD, and security

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GitLab is an integrated DevSecOps platform that unifies Git repository management, automated CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and built-in security testing. It lets teams manage the full software delivery lifecycle in a single tool, available as a cloud service or self-hosted.

What it's for

  • Host Git repositories and conduct code reviews with merge requests
  • Automate build, test, and deployment workflows with CI/CD pipelines
  • Scan code for vulnerabilities and secrets directly inside pipeline runs
  • Track issues, sprints, and project milestones across engineering teams

Features

  • Git repository hosting with branching controls and code review
  • Built-in CI/CD engine configured via YAML
  • Integrated security testing including SAST, DAST, secret detection, and SCA
  • GitLab Duo AI-assisted coding and agentic workflows
  • Project management tools including issue boards and roadmaps
  • Container registry and package management
  • Self-hosted Community Edition and cloud-hosted SaaS options

Pricing

Freemium. Free tier available; paid plans (Premium and Ultimate) for advanced enterprise and security features.

Details

Type
Web app
Category
Development
Topic
DevOps Platforms
Open source
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self-hosted, Command line, API, Linux
For
Software developers, DevOps engineers, and engineering organizations.
Alternative to
GitHub, Bitbucket, CircleCI, Jenkins
Tags
devops, git, cicd, secops, code review, developer tools

Why it was saved

  • @networkio, 19 May 2025: One of the largest fully remote, all-remote companies in the world, actively recruiting engineers and DevOps experts with salaries around $85K–$140K.

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