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GitLab pricing, use cases, and first steps
GitLab combines code hosting, merge requests, continuous integration, security, and planning in one tool. It’s available online or to install yourself. AI features are available with GitLab Credits.
GitLab has a free plan. The recommended plan to start with: Premium, $29 per user per month. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
GitLabA complete development platform, from code to release- Vendor
- GitLab (United States)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Recommended plan
- Premium, $29 per user per month
- In the European Union
- Partly available
- Page checked on
- October 21, 2026
What GitLab does
Who it’s for: development teams, especially those who want to self-host.
Continuous integration
Automatic tests and deployments.
Built-in security
Code and dependency scanning.
Also
- AI features
GitLab pricing
The page shows no price for Ultimate. Included credits are a time-limited promotional offer.
| Plan | Price | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Recommended to start | $29 per user per month | Teams |
| Ultimate | Custom pricing | Security and compliance |
What the free plan includes
Free: 5 users per top-level group, 400 compute minutes a month.
Nova’s advice
Premium covers most teams. Ultimate makes sense for advanced security.
A first try, in 30 minutes
Your data. GitLab can be installed on your own servers.
What it does less well
- Many features: getting started takes time.
- Free limited to 5 users.
Run your first pipelineGitLab- Import a project.
- Add the pipeline file.
- Push a change.
- Follow the stages live.
Alternatives to GitLab
GitHub
The most widely used code platform.
Frequently asked questions about GitLab
How much does GitLab cost?
Premium: $29 per user per month; Ultimate: custom pricing. Prices checked on October 21, 2026 on the vendor’s official page.
Can you use GitLab for free?
Yes. Free: 5 users per top-level group, 400 compute minutes a month.
What happens to my data with GitLab?
GitLab can be installed on your own servers.
What are the alternatives to GitLab?
GitHub: The most widely used code platform.
Official pages consulted
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