Azure DevOps vs GitLab

What is Azure DevOps? Azure DevOps offers functionality that covers multiple stages of the DevOps lifecycle including planning tools, source code management (SCM), and CI/CD. Azure DevOps got there by rebranding some products to Azure DevOps and by integrating some of the tools that make up the DevOps Toolchain. For example, on September 10, 2018 Microsoft renamed VSTS to Azure DevOps and later renamed TFS to Azure DevOps Server, and upgraded both with the same new user interface.

GitLab has built a single application that covers the entire DevOps Tool Chain - planning, source code management, continuous integration, continuous delivery, security too monitoring. This enable close and seamless exchange of information and actions from one point in the DevOps lifecycle to another.

Azure DevOps v/s GitLab
Deep Insights

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Use Cases

Lic. & Releases

Decision Makers

Azure DevOps vs GitLab for Continuous Integration

Continuous Integration comparison between Azure DevOps and GitLab.

Azure DevOps vs GitLab for Continuous Delivery

Continuous Delivery comparison, highlights capabilities not native to Azure DevOps but available natively in GitLab.

Azure DevOps vs GitLab Multi-Stage Pipelines

Multi-Stage Pipeline Comparison, highlights YAML Pipeline configuration differences.

Azure DevOps vs GitLab for DevSecOps

Azure DevOps DevSecOps capabilities are only through integrations. Highlights differences between Azure DevOps and GitLab.

Azure DevOps vs GitLab for Version Control

Azure DevOps’ two options for Version Control and side-by-side comparison with GitLab.

The Microsoft Perspective (01/2018)

Microsoft’s perspective on how they compare to GitLab.

Licensing

Azure DevOps’ multiple licensing drivers for different product components.

GitLab Release History

Azure DevOps’ multiple licensing drivers for different product components.

Microsoft Release History

Azure DevOps’ multiple licensing drivers for different product components.

For Business Decision Makers

Strengths, Limitations and Differentiators between products.

Evaluation Questions

Key questions to ask when evaluating Azure DevOps and GitLab.

News and Developments

Recently heard news and developments about Azure DevOps.

Comparison Infographic Methodology

Details the process used to create Azure DevOps vs GitLab comparison infographic.

The Decision Kit

Feature comparisons, licensing, and other detailed information on both products.

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