Github & Gitlab - Which one is better
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Yah, it's true 😏 Let's me tell you why...
Same things
- Both of them are open source
- Both of them are version control
- Both of them are free and purchase
Difference things
- Github acts like a friendly neighbor with large plugin community. If you want to do something like CI/CD, you must install a plugin
- Gitlab acts like an CEO which have a powerful skills, specially about CI/CD and devops
| Criteria | Github | Gitlab |
|---|---|---|
| CI/CD | Need install third-party plugin | Already installed |
| Project management | Small project, open source | Large project, enterprise company |
| Community | Very large | Smaller |
| Suitable for | Small team, open source, community | Company, fully devops |
So it's based on your needs and your project scope. If you want a friendly companion, choose GitHub. If you need an almighty all-in-one powerhouse, GitLab is your go-to. And last but not least, your budget, if it's not an issue for you, you're free to go anything you like.