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GitLab for Startups

GitLab combines source control, CI/CD and security. Seed startups receive 20 Ultimate licenses free; later-stage startups receive tiered discounts.

Recently reviewedSource reviewed 01/10/2026
Official program benefit

Ultimate free for 20 seats, 1 year

Free edition with the usage and feature limits listed below. Source reviewed 1 Oct 2026.

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Benefit periodSeed: 12 months free + 12 months at 50% off.
Application responseProvider review; no universal response time verified.

What this benefit gives you.

GitLab combines source control, CI/CD and security. Seed startups receive 20 Ultimate licenses free; later-stage startups receive tiered discounts. Pre-seed or seed with up to $5M external funding: up to 20 Ultimate seats free for year 1, then 50% off year 2. Series A/B with up to $20M external funding: 50% off year 1 and 25% off year 2, up to 20 seats.

Included in the offer

  • Ultimate free for 20 seats, 1 year
  • Seed: 12 months free + 12 months at 50% off.
  • Pre-seed or seed with up to $5M external funding: up to 20 Ultimate seats free for year 1, then 50% off year 2.
NormallyNot independently priced
Founder price$0
Access routeDirect application

The listed edition is free within its limits; no paid-plan savings value is assigned.