GitHub vs GitLab: Feature Comparison, Pros/Cons, and Verdict | DevOps Daily

A structured comparison of GitHub and GitLab across 12 dimensions including CI/CD, code review, security scanning, project management, self-hosting, AI features, and pricing. GitHub wins for open-source community, developer experience, AI coding tools (Copilot), and third-party integrations. GitLab wins for unified DevOps platform, self-managed deployments with full feature parity, built-in security scanning, and complex CI/CD pipelines. Includes a decision matrix and use-case scenarios to help teams choose the right platform.