GitLab for Startups
A programme by GitLab
Free 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.
At a glance
| Best for | Externally funded startups from Pre-Seed to Series B that are new GitLab customers. |
|---|---|
| Duration | Two years, with year two discounted |
About GitLab for Startups
GitLab for Startups is GitLab's programme for externally funded companies that are new GitLab customers. Pre-Seed and Seed companies get a free GitLab Ultimate licence for their first year. Series A and Series B companies get a discount.
What you get
- Pre-Seed or Seed: a free GitLab Ultimate licence for one year, for up to 20 seats, on SaaS or self-managed.
- Pre-Seed or Seed, year two: 50% off any tier, for up to 20 users.
- Series A or Series B: 50% off any tier in year one, for up to 20 users.
- Series A or Series B, year two: 25% off any tier, for up to 20 users.
- Support is not included.
Who can apply
- Externally funded startups at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A or Series B stage.
- New GitLab customers only.
- Each tier has an external-funding ceiling set out on the programme page.
- The page does not say whether companies in India qualify.
How selection works: GitLab validates each application against a Crunchbase or PitchBook profile, or a VC or accelerator web page. The programme is offered at GitLab's sole discretion and can change.
How to apply: Complete the application form on the programme page. Questions go to startups@gitlab.com. Applications are not processed during U.S. holidays.
Where to apply
Other GitLab programmes
- GitLab for Open Source ProgramFree GitLab Ultimate features, including 50,000 compute minutes, for qualifying open-source projects, renewed each year.
- 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.