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GitLab

by GitLab · San Francisco, United States · Since 2014

DevSecOps platform.

DevOps, CI/CD & monitoringRecommendedFree plan
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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.6
transparency & India fit

What is GitLab?

GitLab is devops, ci/cd & monitoring from GitLab, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2014. DevSecOps platform.

DevOps tooling covers source control, build and deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, monitoring, logging and incident response. Most teams assemble a stack from several vendors; a few platforms bundle the whole flow.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +12 years in business — a mature, stable product
  • +One of the top-ranked devops, ci/cd & monitoring options in our catalogue

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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GitLab features

Category-standard capabilities plus what GitLab adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Git hosting and code review
  • CI/CD pipelines
  • Infrastructure as code
  • Application performance monitoring
  • Logs and metrics
  • Alerting and on-call
  • Incident management
  • Container registries
  • Free plan to start without a card

GitLab pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How GitLab charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on gitlab.com.

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Specifications

Category
DevOps, CI/CD & monitoring
Vendor
GitLab
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2014
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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GitLab — frequently asked questions

What is GitLab?+

GitLab is devops, ci/cd & monitoring by GitLab. DevSecOps platform.

How much does GitLab cost?+

GitLab has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does GitLab offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — GitLab offers a free plan you can start with.

Is GitLab made in India?+

No. GitLab is developed by GitLab in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is GitLab best suited for?+

GitLab suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for devops, ci/cd & monitoring.

What are the best alternatives to GitLab?+

Popular alternatives in devops, ci/cd & monitoring include Site24x7, ManageEngine Applications Manager, ManageEngine OpManager. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is GitLab deployed?+

GitLab is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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