GitHub vs GitLab
Side-by-side feature comparison and pricing breakdown.
Git Hosting
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Built-in CI/CD GitHub Actions has minute limits; GitLab CI is unlimited self-hosted
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Security Scanning GitLab includes SAST and DAST in higher tiers
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Container Registry
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Project Management GitLab has richer built-in issue boards and milestones
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Community & Ecosystem GitHub has the larger open-source community
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Self-Hosting GitLab CE is fully open-source
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GitHub Actions Compatibility GitHub's ecosystem of Actions is unmatched
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Pricing
$4/mo
Free Freemium
Save 100% — Save $4/user/mo with GitLab CE self-hosted (free)
Verdict
GitLab is the better all-in-one DevOps platform with built-in CI/CD, security scanning, and project management. GitHub has the larger community and ecosystem. Choose GitLab for a unified platform; choose GitHub for open-source collaboration.
Best for: Teams wanting a complete DevOps lifecycle in one self-hosted platform without paying for GitHub Actions minutes
Last updated: 2026-03-01