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At a Glance
Azure DevOps Server
Azure DevOps Server
Star Rating
(191)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (40.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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GitLab
GitLab
Star Rating
(833)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (37.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about GitLab
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Azure DevOps Server excels in its API / Integrations capabilities, scoring 9.2, which allows for seamless integration with various tools and services. In contrast, GitLab, while also strong at 8.9, does not offer the same level of extensibility that Azure DevOps provides.
  • Reviewers mention that GitLab shines in Ease of Use with a score of 8.7 compared to Azure DevOps Server's 7.9. Users appreciate GitLab's intuitive interface and streamlined workflows, making it easier for teams to adopt and utilize effectively.
  • G2 users highlight Azure DevOps Server's superior Configuration Management with a score of 8.8, which is crucial for enterprise-level projects. GitLab, while competitive, scored slightly lower at 8.7, indicating that Azure DevOps may be better suited for complex configurations.
  • Reviewers say that GitLab's Test Automation features are robust, scoring 9.1, which users find beneficial for continuous integration and delivery. Azure DevOps Server, while also strong at 9.0, does not have the same level of user satisfaction in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that Azure DevOps Server's Quality of Support is rated at 8.2, which some users find lacking compared to GitLab's 8.5. Reviewers mention that GitLab's support team is more responsive and helpful, enhancing the overall user experience.
  • Reviewers mention that GitLab's Continuous Deployment capabilities are rated at 8.9, which users find essential for agile development practices. Azure DevOps Server, while also effective, scored slightly lower at 8.7, indicating that GitLab may offer a more streamlined approach to deployment processes.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure DevOps Server
No pricing available
GitLab
No pricing available
Free Trial
Azure DevOps Server
No trial information available
GitLab
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
178
9.1
623
Ease of Use
7.9
178
8.7
625
Ease of Setup
7.1
62
8.5
185
Ease of Admin
7.5
58
8.6
165
Quality of Support
8.2
138
8.5
490
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
52
8.8
140
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
176
8.7
591
Features by Category
Application Release OrchestrationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
137
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
117
Not enough data
8.9
125
Not enough data
8.6
117
Functionality
Not enough data
9.0
123
Not enough data
8.6
109
Not enough data
8.5
104
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.6
98
Processes
Not enough data
9.1
126
Not enough data
9.0
115
Not enough data
8.7
115
Static Application Security Testing (SAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.9
27
Administration
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.0
23
Analysis
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
8.7
22
Testing
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.5
20
Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)Hide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
8.9
26
Administration
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
8.8
23
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
8.9
23
Testing
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
9.1
22
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
9.0
20
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
9.1
20
Cloud Infrastructure AutomationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.8
85
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
73
Not enough data
8.7
74
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.8
76
Automation
Not enough data
9.0
75
Not enough data
8.4
68
Not enough data
9.0
75
Not enough data
8.6
69
IT Management
Not enough data
8.6
70
Not enough data
8.8
70
Not enough data
8.6
67
8.7
24
8.7
213
Functionality
8.9
24
8.8
195
8.6
24
8.9
195
8.5
24
8.7
188
Management
8.9
24
8.7
182
8.7
24
8.4
175
8.5
24
8.9
188
Not enough data
8.6
149
Bug Reporting
Not enough data
8.6
124
Not enough data
8.5
118
Not enough data
8.5
126
Bug Monitoring
Not enough data
8.4
123
Not enough data
8.8
131
Not enough data
8.8
123
Software Composition AnalysisHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
8.8
72
Functionality - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
62
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.7
64
Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
61
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
8.8
149
Management
Not enough data
8.8
128
Not enough data
8.8
133
Not enough data
8.5
121
Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
133
Not enough data
8.8
133
Not enough data
8.7
125
Processes
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
8.5
126
Not enough data
8.9
140
Continuous IntegrationHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.6
32
8.6
219
Functionality
8.9
30
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Verified
8.9
205
|
Verified
8.4
31
|
Verified
8.6
192
|
Verified
8.6
29
8.4
187
|
Verified
Management
8.8
31
|
Verified
8.9
195
|
Verified
8.7
32
|
Verified
8.7
198
|
Verified
8.4
32
|
Verified
8.4
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
125
Documentation
Not enough data
8.8
110
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.4
107
Security
Not enough data
7.9
95
Not enough data
8.4
95
Not enough data
8.9
104
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Value Stream ManagementHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
Not enough data
8.8
46
Value Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
37
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
8.6
35
Not enough data
8.8
35
Value Management
Not enough data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.8
38
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure DevOps Server
Azure DevOps Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
39.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
40.0%
GitLab
GitLab
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure DevOps Server
Azure DevOps Server
Information Technology and Services
29.7%
Computer Software
23.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.9%
Financial Services
4.9%
Insurance
2.7%
Other
34.1%
GitLab
GitLab
Computer Software
33.7%
Information Technology and Services
23.5%
Internet
4.0%
Financial Services
3.6%
Computer & Network Security
2.3%
Other
32.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure DevOps Server
Azure DevOps Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Erin H.
EH
Erin H.
Verified User in Internet

I love TFS. I love the way it tracks bugs, I love the way it manages and tracks deployments to different environments, and I love the way it manages test cases, test plans, requirements, and features, as well as tasks. Our company currently has it set up so...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Alejandro M.
AM
Alejandro M.
Verified User in Computer Software

The thing with TFS is that it seems to require a lot of manteinance and configuration because most of the times even setting up a new project is a mess that causes the code to be copied multiple times over the computer's filesystem, some files are ignored...

GitLab
GitLab
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel B.
DB
Daniel B.
Verified User in Public Policy

The built-in features of Auto DevOps have made our experience more rewarding and effective.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Computer Software

Sometimes Ui become slow and non responsive

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Discussions
Azure DevOps Server
Azure DevOps Server Discussions
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1 comment
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Azure DevOps Server has no more discussions with answers
GitLab
GitLab Discussions
Is GitLab paid?
5 comments
Pankaj G.
PG
Yes, Gitlab is paid as it provides the flexibility to use all the features of the GitHub and Git as well as the freedom to use your own DataBase so that you...Read more
Is GitLab free software?
4 comments
Roke B.
RB
Yes, in that for non-commercial users, payment is unnecessary. Additionally, its source is publicly available.Read more
Why does GitLab Server goes down?
2 comments
Roke B.
RB
That is different for each outage.Read more