GitLab vs GitHub Desktop 9

Name: GitLab vs GitHub Desktop 9
Uploaded: 2025-10-01T00:00:01+00:00
Duration: 34 min 4 s
Description: Compare GitLab and GitHub Desktop to choose between a full DevOps platform and a desktop Git client for local workflows.

The key difference between GitLab and GitHub Desktop is scope and purpose.

GitLab is a full lifecycle platform for repository hosting, CI and CD, issue tracking and deployments. GitLab supports self hosted servers and hosted service. GitLab provides integrated pipelines and access controls for teams that want a single place to run code review, testing and delivery without juggling multiple tools.

GitHub Desktop is a graphical Git client focused on making local branching, committing and push flows easier on desktop machines. GitHub Desktop integrates with the GitHub service for pull requests and releases and removes command line friction for casual contributors and designers who prefer a GUI over a terminal.