GitLab for Open Source Program
A programme by GitLab
Free GitLab Ultimate features, including 50,000 compute minutes, for qualifying open-source projects, renewed each year.
At a glance
| Best for | Open-source projects under an OSI-approved licence. Not for companies that sell services or add-ons. |
|---|---|
| Duration | Renewed every year |
| Cost | Free |
About GitLab for Open Source Program
The GitLab for Open Source Program gives qualifying open-source projects GitLab Ultimate features at no cost, on self-managed or SaaS. It is for open-source projects only, not for companies that sell services or add-ons.
What you get
- GitLab Ultimate features, self-managed or SaaS, including 50,000 compute minutes.
- Membership renewed every year.
- No support: members do not receive support.
Who can apply
- Every project in your namespace is published under an OSI-approved open-source licence.
- The GitLab group or self-managed instance and the source code are publicly visible.
- Your organisation may accept donations but may not seek to make a profit by selling services or charging for enhancements or add-ons.
- GitLab says it serves people worldwide, except in U.S.-embargoed countries.
How to apply: Enrol through the programme page.
Where to apply
Other GitLab programmes
- GitLab for StartupsFree GitLab Ultimate licence for one year, up to 20 seats, for Pre-Seed and Seed startups; Series A and B startups get 50% off in year one.
- Life After Code (GitLab Transcend Hackathon)GitLab's 2026 hackathon on Devpost, with prizes for every level of autonomy and entries closing 27 October 2026.