GitLab CI/CD
The single application for the entire DevOps lifecycle.
Overview
GitLab CI/CD is a part of GitLab, a web-based DevOps lifecycle tool that provides a Git-repository manager providing wiki, issue-tracking and continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline features, using an open-source license, developed by GitLab Inc.
✨ Key Features
- Integrated with GitLab source code management
- Auto DevOps to automatically build, test, and deploy applications
- Pipeline visualization
- Security scanning integrated into the CI/CD pipeline
- Support for Docker and Kubernetes
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Single application for the entire DevOps lifecycle
- Built-in security scanning
- Auto DevOps feature
Unique Value: A single application for the entire DevOps lifecycle, from planning to monitoring.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- End-to-end DevOps for teams using GitLab for source code management.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams not using GitLab for source code management may find it less beneficial than other CI/CD tools.
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a more integrated and comprehensive solution than combining multiple point solutions for different stages of the DevOps lifecycle.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Premium and Ultimate tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Limited CI/CD minutes and features.
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