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GitLab for Startups: free Ultimate for 20 seats for one year

Active20 seats (Ultimate, year 1)

GitLab offers 20 seats (Ultimate, year 1) (program). Checked by editor on Nov 9, 2026.

Status
Active
Benefit
20 seats (Ultimate, year 1)
After the offer
Not stated
Renewal
Not stated
Eligibility
Not confirmed at source
Redemption
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Checked by editor
Nov 9, 2026

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Deal details

GitLab for Startups gives eligible pre-seed and seed companies a free Ultimate licence for up to 20 seats in year one, then a 50% discount in year two; later-stage startups receive a smaller discount.

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PriceFree
Included20 seats (Ultimate, year 1)
Account requiredYes
LimitsYear one for pre-seed/seed is a free Ultimate licence for up to 20 seats, with support not included; year two is 50% off. Series A/B companies receive 50% off year one and 25% off year two. Self-managed instances must enable usage and analytics features.
EligibilityNot confirmed at source
Card requiredNot stated
RegionsNot stated
After the promotionNot stated

Checked by editor on Nov 9, 2026. Not verified at source.

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Key benefits (4)
  • Free Ultimate licence for up to 20 seats in year one for pre-seed and seed companies.
  • Source control, CI/CD, security and GitLab Duo agents in one platform.
  • A 50% discount in year two for seed-stage companies.
  • Series A/B companies receive 50% off year one and 25% off year two.
Eligibility & requirements
  • Account required: Yes

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Questions

Who is eligible?

Pre-seed or seed startups with up to $5M in external funding, or Series A/B startups with up to $20M. Only new GitLab customers qualify. Self-funded companies are not currently eligible.

How does GitLab check my funding?

GitLab validates funding through Crunchbase, PitchBook, a VC or an accelerator page.

Is support included?

No. Support is not included in the free Ultimate licence in year one for pre-seed and seed companies.

What happens after the first year?

Pre-seed and seed companies get 50% off in year two. Series A/B companies get 50% off in year one and 25% off in year two.

Are there requirements for self-managed instances?

Yes. Self-managed instances must enable usage and analytics features.

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