Scale your startup
with GitLab
Build bigger with GitLab Ultimate: 20 licenses, zero cost, one year
Ship fast without having to rebuild later
One platform for source, CI/CD, security, and agents. Move at startup speed with controls that still work when you scale.
Every bolted-on CI, scanner, and board steals founder time. GitLab puts source, pipelines, and security in one place so your team ships product, not glue code.
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
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
During Year Two, you'll receive:
25% discount on any tier; up to 20 Users
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
Results from teams that started lean
GitLab is enabling us to build an AI-powered Virtual Data Room platform with security embedded throughout the entire software development lifecycle. We operate in one of the most security-sensitive SaaS markets where customers expect enterprise-grade security, compliance, and auditability from day one — GitLab delivers that.
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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