GitLab is a Git repository host bundled with CI/CD, issue tracking and the rest of a DevOps toolchain.

It hosts repositories with merge requests and code review, runs pipelines defined in a YAML file, and stores container images and packages. Issues, boards, releases and security scanning are included.

Teams that want source control, CI and release management from one vendor, and organisations that need to run it on their own servers. More machinery than a couple of small repos require.

What are the best alternatives to GitLab?

Gitea and Forgejo are lightweight self-hosted Git servers, with Forgejo a community-run fork of Gitea. Sourcehut is deliberately minimal and email-driven, with patches sent over mailing lists.

How much does GitLab cost?

GitLab has a freemium pricing model starting at $29/seat/mo (Premium).

GitLab was founded by Sytse 'Sid' Sijbrandij, Dmitriy Zaporozhets in 2011.

What category does GitLab fall under?

GitLab is listed in Code & Git Hosting. See all code & git hosting tools in our directory.

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What is GitLab?: GitLab is a Git repository host bundled with CI/CD, issue tracking and the rest of a DevOps toolchain.
What does it do?: It hosts repositories with merge requests and code review, runs pipelines defined in a YAML file, and stores container images and packages. Issues, boards, releases and security scanning are included.
Who is it for?: Teams that want source control, CI and release management from one vendor, and organisations that need to run it on their own servers. More machinery than a couple of small repos require.
What are the alternatives to GitLab?: Gitea and Forgejo are lightweight self-hosted Git servers, with Forgejo a community-run fork of Gitea. Sourcehut is deliberately minimal and email-driven, with patches sent over mailing lists.