Comparison · CI/CD
Skalpai vs GitLab CI/CD: which toolchain from code to production?
GitLab CI/CD provides pipelines and runners built into the GitLab platform. Skalpai favors a forge-independent contract shared between the developer's machine, CI, publishing and production.
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The key difference
Two scopes, not two copies of the same tool.
GitLab already gathers much of the software lifecycle around the repository. Skalpai focuses on a different continuity: running the same services and tasks before, during and after CI.
Skalpai vs GitLab CI/CD, point by point
| Criterion | Skalpai | GitLab CI/CD |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Execution and operations foundation | DevSecOps platform tied to GitLab |
| Configuration | Tasks and services declared in the project | Pipelines declared in .gitlab-ci.yml |
| Local execution | Core part of the model | Pipelines mainly run by runners |
| Forge | Independent of the Git provider | Native GitLab integration |
| Deployment | Built-in reconciliation and rollback | Described in jobs and environments |
| Production | Telemetry linked to versions | GitLab features and external integrations |
Choose Skalpai if…
- You want the same environment from laptop to production.
- You do not want task execution to depend on a forge.
- You want pipeline, deployment and operational state together.
Choose GitLab CI/CD if…
- You use GitLab as the team's central platform.
- You manage runners and pipelines in an established product.
- You benefit from GitLab's DevSecOps features.
No forced migration
Can you use Skalpai and GitLab CI/CD together?
Yes. GitLab can host the code and orchestrate checks while Skalpai runs reproducible tasks and tracks deployed applications.
Frequently asked questions
Does Skalpai replace GitLab?
No. It replaces neither repositories, merge requests nor project management. It can take over part of CI/CD and operations.
Does Skalpai need a GitLab runner?
No. Skalpai has its own local and remote execution model.
Can you migrate gradually?
Yes. A team can keep its existing GitLab pipelines and move only the paths that benefit from being reproducible locally.
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