GitLab CI
CI/CD pipelines built into GitLab
GitLab CI provides built-in CI/CD pipelines, security scanning, and AI-assisted automation within the GitLab platform.
- for
- Software teams that need integrated source control, CI/CD, and DevSecOps in one platform.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
Key features
- CI/CD Catalog — Reusable, versioned pipeline components reduce copy-pasting and keep pipelines up to date.
- Component Analytics — Shows adoption and version usage of shared CI/CD components across projects.
- Merge Trains & Parent-Child Pipelines — Automates merge sequencing and splits large pipelines for faster feedback.
- Hosted Runners — Runs CI jobs without provisioning or maintaining your own infrastructure.
- Security Scanning — Continuous vulnerability scanning, SAST, and compliance pipelines catch issues early.
- AI Duo Agent Platform — AI explains failures, suggests fixes, and generates pipelines based on standards.
Use cases
- Generate a new project pipeline from shared templates to avoid manual setup
- Detect and remediate security vulnerabilities during the build stage
- Scale CI for AI-generated code commits without slowing down feedback loops
- Deploy applications to Kubernetes, VMs, or serverless platforms from a single pipeline
GitLab CI pricing
- Free$0/user/monthSource Code Management & CI/CD · 400 compute minutes per month · 10 GiB storage · Static Application Security Testing
- Premium$29/user/month, billed annuallUnlimited licensed users · 10,000 compute minutes per month · Advanced CI/CD · Team Project Management
GitLab CI vs alternatives
 GitLab CI |  GitHub Actions |  CircleCI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Integrated CI/CD with governance and AI assistance | CI/CD within GitHub repositories | Standalone CI/CD platform |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Subscription |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Launched | — | — | — |
- GitLab CI vs GitHub Actions: GitHub Actions is CI/CD built into GitHub, lacking the full DevSecOps suite and AI agents of GitLab CI.
- GitLab CI vs CircleCI: CircleCI focuses on CI/CD pipelines only, without integrated source control or built-in security/compliance features.
GitLab CI FAQ
What is included in the Free tier?+
The Free tier provides source code management, CI/CD, 400 compute minutes per month, 10 GiB storage, and basic static application security testing.
How can I add more users to my subscription?+
Users can be added anytime via the GitLab Customers Portal; charges are prorated based on the subscription period.
What AI features are available?+
AI features are accessed through the GitLab Duo Agent Platform and require GitLab Credits add-on, included in paid plans.
Can I run CI jobs without managing infrastructure?+
Yes, Hosted Runners let you run CI/CD jobs on GitLab-managed infrastructure.
Is there a free trial for paid plans?+
GitLab offers a free trial for Premium and Ultimate plans; you can also contact sales for a custom trial.
Summarized by DevHunt from about.gitlab.com · Oct 1, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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