In my organization, we use Bamboo, but I think the main reason is because they wanted to use the whole Atlassian stack. We are looking to move to GitLab in the next few years. Bamboo feels like it’s becoming inappropriate and outdated in my opinion.
From my experience working with Bamboo for CI/CD, I totally get where you’re coming from. Bamboo definitely has its strengths, especially with how well it integrates into the Atlassian ecosystem like Jira and Confluence—super handy if your team is already deep into those tools. That said, Bamboo for CI/CD feels a bit outdated compared to more modern solutions like GitLab CI. GitLab’s pipelines offer way more flexibility, and the platform has really grown into a comprehensive DevOps suite with built-in security and monitoring features. In my view, Bamboo can feel a little clunky and limited these days, so moving to GitLab sounds like the right move for future-proofing your workflows.
I’ve spent quite some time using Bamboo for CI/CD myself, and I agree with Mark. While Bamboo’s integration with the Atlassian stack is smooth, it starts to show its age once you want to push beyond simple pipelines. The flexibility and automation capabilities are quite limited compared to newer tools.
GitLab, on the other hand, feels like a breath of fresh air, it’s not just more modern but also more scalable and user-friendly. Plus, the all-in-one nature of GitLab reduces the need to juggle multiple tools, which can simplify things a lot. So, I totally understand why your organization is considering GitLab as the next step.
Having worked extensively with Bamboo for CI/CD across several companies, I can say the integration with Atlassian tools is definitely a plus. However, Bamboo feels like it’s struggling to keep pace with the rapid innovation in DevOps.
GitLab has really set itself apart as a powerhouse, offering end-to-end DevOps lifecycle management beyond just CI/CD. It’s packed with features, much more modern, and better suited to evolving workflows. If your organization wants to stay competitive and modernize its DevOps practices, moving to GitLab seems like a smart, forward-thinking plan.