AWS CodeStar vs GitLab comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

AWS CodeStar
Ranking in Build Automation
13th
Ranking in Release Automation
16th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
GitLab
Ranking in Build Automation
1st
Ranking in Release Automation
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
70
Ranking in other categories
Application Security Tools (6th), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (7th), Rapid Application Development Software (10th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (6th), Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (2nd), Fuzz Testing Tools (2nd), DevSecOps (3rd)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Build Automation category, the market share of AWS CodeStar is 0.6% and it decreased by 76.6% compared to the previous year. The market share of GitLab is 24.4% and it increased by 22.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Build Automation
Unique Categories:
Release Automation
0.3%
Application Security Tools
3.7%
 

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Mar 12, 2024
Improved our CI/CD processes in software dependency management
GitLab has improved our CI/CD processes in software dependency management. It handles conflicts between versions seamlessly, such as when merging different features into the main branch. With GitLab, there are no conflicts in the code itself. Versioning is also efficiently managed within GitLab, allowing us to easily track the latest main branches, previous branches, and releases. For example, if a software depends on specific versions, it's easily traceable using GitLab. One of the most significant advantages is the built-in DTS, which supports ample file storage. This capability allows us to store 30-40 gigabytes of repository sizes. The code diffs available in GitLab show the differences between the older version and the current one, indicating what has been added, deleted, or modified across the codebase. This helps you understand which portions of the code have changed within a particular file, such as a Python script, aiding in traceability and version management. The merge request feature is standard and available even in GitHub, making it accessible on most Git platforms. It is one of the fundamental features of GitLab, a free product. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"We are using the open-source version."
"It is very expensive. We can't bear it now, and we have to find another solution. We have a yearly subscription in which we can increase the number of licenses, but we have to pay at the end of the year."
"The open-source version is very good and the commercial version is reasonably priced."
"GitLab is highly priced for smaller teams, but it's okay if considering a user base of thousands."
"GitLab is cheap."
"GitLab is a free solution to use."
"As I work in a vast enterprise, I'm unsure about the licensing cost for GitLab. It's the management team that takes care of that."
"GitLab's pricing is good compared to others on the market."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
17%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Educational Organization
26%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

Which AWS solution would you choose - CodeStar or CodePipeline?
Both AWS solutions deliver solid options, with uniquely different features. AWS CodeStar allows for quick development, building, and deployments of apps. It also provides web application and web se...
What do you like most about GitLab?
I find the features and version control history to be most valuable for our development workflow. These aspects provide us with a clear view of changes and help us manage requests efficiently.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitLab?
For small-scale usage, GitLab offers a free tier. For enterprise pricing, GitLab is more expensive than GitHub, as it's not as widely adopted. GitLab is the preferred choice for many developers des...
What needs improvement with GitLab?
I believe there's room for improvement in the advanced features, particularly in enhancing the pipeline functionalities. Better integration and usability within the pipeline could make a significan...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

CodeStar
Fuzzit
 

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Sample Customers

Expedia, Intuit, Royal Dutch Shell, Brooks Brothers
1. NASA  2. IBM  3. Sony  4. Alibaba  5. CERN  6. Siemens  7. Volkswagen  8. ING  9. Ticketmaster  10. SpaceX  11. Adobe  12. Intuit  13. Autodesk  14. Rakuten  15. Unity Technologies  16. Pandora  17. Electronic Arts  18. Nordstrom  19. Verizon  20. Comcast  21. Philips  22. Deutsche Telekom  23. Orange  24. Fujitsu  25. Ericsson  26. Nokia  27. General Electric  28. Cisco  29. Accenture  30. Deloitte  31. PwC  32. KPMG
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