GitLab vs Inedo BuildMaster comparison

GitLab and Inedo are both solutions in the Build Automation category. GitLab is ranked #1 with an average rating of 8.2, while Inedo is ranked #27. GitLab holds a 10.6% mindshare in BA, compared to Inedo’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of GitLab users are willing to recommend the solution.

GitLab

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97% willing to recommend

Inedo BuildMaster

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222 Comparison Views

0% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between GitLab and Inedo BuildMaster based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

GitLab

Ranking in Build Automation

1st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Security Tools (12th), Release Automation (2nd), Static Application Security Testing (SAST) (8th), Rapid Application Development Software (10th), Software Composition Analysis (SCA) (5th), Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (2nd), Fuzz Testing Tools (2nd), DevSecOps (1st)

Inedo BuildMaster

Ranking in Build Automation

27th

Average Rating

6.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Build Automation category, the mindshare of GitLab is 10.6%, down from 17.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Inedo BuildMaster is 0.8%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Build Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
GitLab	10.6%
Inedo BuildMaster	0.8%
Other	88.6%

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Rohit Kesharwani

Manager, Engineering at 7-Eleven

Improved agility and time to market with CI/CD enhancements

The CI/CD pipelines in GitLab are highly valuable. Another important feature is the single source of repository, allowing efficient repository management and source code management. GitLab provides manageability by allowing us to manage source code effectively through separate repositories. Additionally, GitLab enables the creation of individual CI/CD pipelines for each repository, making software more agile. By integrating GitLab as a DevOps platform, we have enhanced agility, improved our time to market, and different teams can work collaboratively on various projects.

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Rajat Rawat

DevOps Specialist at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Deployment agent that allows us to deploy out to various other servers but doesn't provide build automation

I would rate this solution as six out of ten. There isn't a big learning curve. It's a very straightforward and simple tool. It can be used anywhere to deploy your code or to configure files. I would recommend it, but there are already better tools in the market. We feel that it's probably not the best tool available, even though we have used it for quite some time. The automation with the REST APIs and other types of APIs isn't that great. There are some things you need to do manually to set up the tool. Other tools provide things you can do automatically through APIs. Inedo BuildMaster is a good tool if you want to have some deployments in your company. The problem is that it's a very limited tool and needs some additional features, like an approval based process for REST APIs. It only works for deployment-related things. These days, tools like Jenkins and DevOps are coming up with build automation. Because Inedo BuildMaster is a deployment-centered tool, you'll need to use a different tool for build automation, which makes it less likely to be used. If they work on that aspect, the solution would be better.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"I like GitLab from the CI/CD perspective. It is much easier to set up CI/CD and then integrate with other tools."

"They incorporate new features every September, and they have introduced their own code editor and AI features."

"The dashboard and interface make it easy to use."

"It scales well."

"Key features allow creation of well-presented Wiki that includes ideas, development, and domains."

"The best thing is that as the developers work on separate tasks, all of the code goes there and the other team members don't have to wait on each other to finish."

"It is user-friendly, easy to use, and easy to administer."

"CI/CD is valuable for me."

More GitLab pros

"Technical support is quick to respond. I haven't had any issues with them."

Cons

"The user interface could be more user-friendly. We do most of our operations through the website interface but it could be better."

"The price of GitLab could improve, it is high."

"I would like to see static analysis also embedded in GitLab. That would also help us. If there's something that it does internally by GitLab and then that is already tied up with your pipeline and then it can tell you that you're coding is good or your code is not great. Based on that, it would pass or fail. That should be streamlined. I would think that would help to a greater extent, in terms of having one solution rather than depending on multiple vendors."

"GitLab could improve by having more plugins and better user-friendliness."

"I don't really like the new Kubernetes integration because it is pretty focused on the on-premise environment, but we're in a hybrid environment."

"I believe there's room for improvement in the advanced features, particularly in enhancing the pipeline functionalities."

"Perhaps the integration could be better."

"The integration could be slightly better."

More GitLab cons

"The documentation should be better. It should be very easy to call REST APIs, and the documentation has to be perfect for that."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"I'm not aware of the licensing costs because those were covered by the customer."

"The solution's pricing is acceptable."

"The solution's standard license is paid annually. They have changed the pricing model and it used to be better. There is a free version available."

"We are using the open-source version."

"We are currently using the open-source version."

"GitLab's pricing is good compared to others on the market."

"Regarding pricing, I would rate GitLab as moderately priced, maybe around a seven or eight out of ten. It could be more flexible for clients but generally offers good value."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

13%

Government

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	36
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	43

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Questions from the Community

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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for GitLab?

We are currently using general GitLab, not GitLab Premium.

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What needs improvement with GitLab?

GitLab can be improved by being more responsive in the UI and offering better pricing for premium features, which would be useful for small startups. While GitLab's CI/CD is powerful, it is somewha...

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Overview

GitLab offers a secure and user-friendly platform for CI/CD pipeline management, code repository control, and collaboration, enhancing development speed and efficiency. It facilitates automation with extensive customization and tool integration, ideal for DevOps processes.

GitLab supports source code management, version control, and collaborative development. It's frequently used in CI/CD processes to automate builds and deployments while integrating DevOps practices. GitLab allows companies to manage repositories, automate pipelines, conduct code reviews, and maintain development lifecycles. The platform supports infrastructure and configuration management, enabling efficient code collaboration, deployment automation, and comprehensive repository handling. Many organizations commit and deploy developed code using GitLab's capabilities.

What are GitLab's most valuable features?

CI/CD Pipeline Management: Streamlines development through automated testing and deployment.
User-Friendly Interface: Ensures ease of collaboration and task automation.
Code Merging and Branching: Facilitates smooth code integration and version control.
Security Platform: Provides strong security features for safe development.
Tool Integration: Enhances functionality with diverse tool integration.

What benefits should users evaluate?

Development Speed: Accelerates processes through automation.
Collaboration Ease: Simplifies team interactions and workflow.
Customization Options: Offers extensive personalization for specific needs.
Comprehensive Documentation: Provides detailed guidance for users.
Secure Platform: Maintains integrity with robust security features.

In specific industries, GitLab serves as a backbone for source code management and CI/CD implementation. Companies leverage its capabilities for infrastructure management and deployment automation, thus streamlining project delivery timelines. Its ability to handle configuration management and code repositories effectively aids in maintaining development lifecycles, making it a preferred choice for organizations committed to enhancing their DevOps practices.

GitLab

BuildMaster lets you release your software reliably, to any environment, at whatever pace the business demands. Build a self-service release management platform by allowing different teams to manage their own applications and deploy to their own environments. BuildMaster allows you to start simple and then scale to thousands of servers and the cloud.

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Sample Customers

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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