# GitLab

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

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.

Website: https://about.gitlab.com/

## What it is 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](https://xiry.app/topics/development.md)
- 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](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DJ1K3-BMCWE/): 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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Updated 3 October 2026. Page: https://xiry.app/resources/gitlab

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