AI-driven DevSecOps.
GitLab for Startups
Scale your Startup
with GitLab
Build your startup’s future on GitLab, the platform designed to unify your development, security, and operations from day one.
Build bigger with GitLab Ultimate: 20 licenses, zero cost, one year
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GitLab evolves with your startup, delivering a complete AI-driven DevSecOps platform that grows from first commit to enterprise scale. We provide the security, automation, and collaboration tools innovative teams need to build faster, deploy confidently, and transform their industry.
Boost efficiency with one comprehensive platform that empowers developers to focus on software delivery instead of managing and patching toolchains.
Supercharge your startup with GitLab Ultimate: Free for 20 innovators
Apply now Who qualifies for the Program?
Seed Stage Startup
Pre-Seed or Seed stage with up to $5M in external funding
New customers only
During Year One, you'll receive:
Free Ultimate license for a year (SaaS or self-managed) up to 20 seats
Support not included. That's ok, GitLab is designed to be super easy to use
During Year Two, you'll receive:
50% discount on any tier; up to 20 Users
Access to GitLab Duo Pro
Early Stage Startup
Series A or Series B with up to $20M in external funding
New customers only
During Year One, you'll receive:
50% discount on any tier; up to 20 Users
Access to GitLab Duo Pro
During Year Two, you'll receive:
25% discount on any tier; up to 20 Users
Access to GitLab Duo Pro
Additional requirements and information
Once you apply, you may be asked to provide additional information in order to verify eligibility. Upon acceptance to the GitLab for StartUps Program, all program members are subject to the GitLab Subscription Agreement.
For self-hosted instances, Users must enable usage and analytics features. The GitLab for Startups Program is offered at the sole discretion of GitLab and is subject to change.
Questions? Reach us at startups@gitlab.com
Who is Building on GitLab?
Who is Building on GitLab?
"GitLab made it easier for all developers to work with CI/CD pipelines, making the process of bootstrapping a new service much more transparent and approachable."
30%
decrease in CI build time
50%
deployment time saved
30%
decrease in CI build time
50%
deployment time saved
Application form
Apply today to join the GitLab for Startups program. Our team will reach out to you and guide you in getting started with GitLab. We are excited to see what innovative products you build with our support.
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Applications will not be processed during U.S. holidays. Expect delayed responses during those periods.
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