Dev Ops Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Top 10
Jan 5, 2026
It could be better, but now that we have migrated to Siemens Energy, GitLab Premium is being actively looked after by another team. We are just making sure that GitLab Premium administration is being done by us. We are not using the security testing capabilities in GitLab Premium. For security we are using a separate tool. The automation part could be improved. Nowadays AI is being actively used, and if we could integrate something like ChatGPT with GitLab Premium, it would be easier for us to check logs and debug faster. We could integrate security and coverage built-in within GitLab Premium instead of relying on third-party tools.
Co Founder and Technical Architect at Think NYX Technologies LLP
Real User
Top 5
Dec 2, 2025
GitLab Premium is quite solid now, though there is always room for improvement. They provide a feature for integrating it with provisioning tools such as Terraform and others, but if they could provide direct integration and a segregated unit or feature that helps manage files and maintain versioning in a more visualized way, that could significantly improve the capability. I have not come across anything lacking in functionality within GitLab Premium that I am looking for. In the future, if there is something, I might suggest it. As of now, whatever the demands of the clients I am working for, GitLab Premium is fulfilling that with the version and capabilities they provide, so I am satisfied.
DevOps Engineer at ENTERPRISE SYSTEM SOLUTIONS LIMITED
Real User
Top 5
Nov 6, 2025
When discussing improvements for GitLab Premium, the main area is the GUI. GitHub's GUI is very good, offering many collaboration options and the ability to customize dashboards. GitHub's look and feel is superior, but GitLab Premium's dashboard is very simple. Regarding capabilities lacking in GitLab Premium, the main concern is the GUI. For example, in GitHub, there is a right side profile where settings can be directly accessed, and there is a direct section for developer mode with clear segregation. In GitLab Premium, when accessing users, confusion sometimes arises between root user and main user. There is an option for groups, but it is not direct. When clicking on groups, it goes to another section where groups must be found. This hierarchy could be more straightforward and direct. The biggest drawbacks of GitLab Premium are GUI and configuration. GUI is the primary concern, but other aspects are good.
Channel Partner and Professional Services at Fotia Solutions Sdn Bhd
Reseller
Top 20
Jul 18, 2025
In terms of improvement for GitLab Premium, not necessarily GitLab Premium specifically but GitLab as a whole could enhance features on the project management side. They could look at their sprints based on effort rather than by weightage or by the number of issues. Additionally, it's important to ensure that deployed code is authentic and hasn't been modified by unauthorized parties.
GitLab Premium provides enhanced features for CI/CD automation, security management, and version control, favoring a user-friendly interface and integration options suitable for efficient project management.GitLab Premium is designed for developers looking for robust CI/CD automation, secure management, and efficient version control. Users benefit from its seamless Docker integration, comprehensive project management tools like roadmaps, and the option for on-premises hosting that centralizes...
It could be better, but now that we have migrated to Siemens Energy, GitLab Premium is being actively looked after by another team. We are just making sure that GitLab Premium administration is being done by us. We are not using the security testing capabilities in GitLab Premium. For security we are using a separate tool. The automation part could be improved. Nowadays AI is being actively used, and if we could integrate something like ChatGPT with GitLab Premium, it would be easier for us to check logs and debug faster. We could integrate security and coverage built-in within GitLab Premium instead of relying on third-party tools.
GitLab Premium is quite solid now, though there is always room for improvement. They provide a feature for integrating it with provisioning tools such as Terraform and others, but if they could provide direct integration and a segregated unit or feature that helps manage files and maintain versioning in a more visualized way, that could significantly improve the capability. I have not come across anything lacking in functionality within GitLab Premium that I am looking for. In the future, if there is something, I might suggest it. As of now, whatever the demands of the clients I am working for, GitLab Premium is fulfilling that with the version and capabilities they provide, so I am satisfied.
When discussing improvements for GitLab Premium, the main area is the GUI. GitHub's GUI is very good, offering many collaboration options and the ability to customize dashboards. GitHub's look and feel is superior, but GitLab Premium's dashboard is very simple. Regarding capabilities lacking in GitLab Premium, the main concern is the GUI. For example, in GitHub, there is a right side profile where settings can be directly accessed, and there is a direct section for developer mode with clear segregation. In GitLab Premium, when accessing users, confusion sometimes arises between root user and main user. There is an option for groups, but it is not direct. When clicking on groups, it goes to another section where groups must be found. This hierarchy could be more straightforward and direct. The biggest drawbacks of GitLab Premium are GUI and configuration. GUI is the primary concern, but other aspects are good.
In terms of improvement for GitLab Premium, not necessarily GitLab Premium specifically but GitLab as a whole could enhance features on the project management side. They could look at their sprints based on effort rather than by weightage or by the number of issues. Additionally, it's important to ensure that deployed code is authentic and hasn't been modified by unauthorized parties.