GitLab Source Code Management Capabilities Missing in GitHub
| GitLab Capability | Features |
|---|---|
| Easily create, import and export projects | Import feature set (GitHub, Bitbucket, Google Code, FogBugz, Gitea and from any git URL) Create projects with Git Push Create new branches from issues Export projects to external systems Instance File Templates (.gitignore, .dockerfile, .license etc.) |
| Code Review capability tailored for large development teams | Multiple approvers in code review, Approval rules for code review, Inline commenting and discussion resolution |
| Model and manage large, complex projects and teams | Subgroups within Groups to manage large projects, Group File Templates (templates at the group level to drive standardization), Group drop-down in navigation to easily find groups, |
| Increased development velocity | Web IDE to resolve feedback, fix failing tests, review changes, Web Terminal for Web IDE |
| Broader support for repo types | Mono Repos, Conan (C++), Go, Composter (PHP), PyPI (Python), RPM (Linux), Debian (Linux) |
| Broader support for repo types | Mono Repos, Conan (C++), Go, Composter (PHP), PyPI (Python), RPM (Linux), Debian (Linux) |
GitLab Isssue Management Capabilities Missing in GitHub
| GitLab Capability | Features |
|---|---|
| Plan, measure and track complete development lifecycle from plan to deployment |
Issue Weights, Milestones, Issue Due Dates, Time Tracking, Burndown Charts, Project Issue Board |
| Reference and maintain issues across multiple projects , automate issue management |
Move Issues to other projects, Related Issues, Mark issues as duplicate, Configurable Issue Closing Pattern, Quick Actions, Todos |
