GitLab features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
GitLab's paid tiers are per user, with Premium and Ultimate separated by advanced security, compliance, and portfolio needs.
Core capabilities (15)
GitLab features
* Available on GitLab.com plans only ** Available on Self-Managed plans only Free Premium Ultimate Source Code Management & DevOps Workflows Compute minutes per month* Amount of time that projects can use to run jobs on instance runners on GitLab.com 400 compu
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Discover which GitLab plan delivers the right features
Discover which GitLab plan delivers the right features and capabilities for your team's needs.
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Amount of time that projects can use to
Amount of time that projects can use to run jobs on instance runners on GitLab.com
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Customize approval workflows with rules defining who must
Customize approval workflows with rules defining who must review code before merging, including options to prevent self-approvals and require authentication.
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Code without local setup using Web IDE and
Code without local setup using Web IDE and Workspaces to access fully-featured development environments on remote servers.
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Define how many approvals a merge request must
Define how many approvals a merge request must receive before it's merged, and which users should approve.
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Automatically sync branches, tags, and commits from external
Automatically sync branches, tags, and commits from external repositories every 30 minutes, with safeguards to prevent data loss.
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Measure the impact of GitLab Duo on software
Measure the impact of GitLab Duo on software development lifecycle (SDLC) performance.
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Configure
Configure your applications and infrastructure. GitLab helps teams to configure and manage their application environments.
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GitLab helps teams to configure and manage their
GitLab helps teams to configure and manage their application environments. Strong integration to Kubernetes reduces the effort needed to define and configure the infrastructure required to support your application.
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GitLab Dedicated
Single-tenant SaaS managed by GitLab in your preferred cloud region, with private networking
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Extend GitLab with your existing tools
GitLab integrates with leading Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and cloud platforms to build a DevSecOps stack that fits your requirements. Connect the tools your teams already use while maintaining the modularity and extensibility your enterprise needs.
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Customers ship software faster with GitLab Premium
Slide 1 of 6 The faster deployment capabilities GitLab enables directly contribute to our business growth.
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Components
[ edit ] GitLab consists of several components, mostly interconnected by Unix sockets : [ 7 ] GitLab shell GitLab workhorse Nginx Gitaly Redis Sidekiq PostgreSQL Gitlab Puma
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GitLab is a software forge primarily developed by GitLab Inc
GitLab is a software forge primarily developed by GitLab Inc. It is available as a community edition and a commercial edition.
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AI features (2)
Orchestrate AI agents within your workflows
Bring specialized agents and agentic workflows into every stage of software development. Purpose-built agents assist with planning, coding, and security analysis, while flows automate complex tasks.
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Specialized agents
AI-powered assistants that help you complete tasks and answer complex questions.
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Reporting and analytics (2)
Document and track test scenarios directly in GitLab
Document and track test scenarios directly in GitLab to improve collaboration, while maintaining visibility controls and integration with your existing workflows.
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GitLab ranks as a G2 Leader across DevOps categories
GitLab is #1 in Cloud-Native Application Delivery, Platform Engineering, Agile Software Delivery, and Regulated Delivery Use Cases in the 2025 Gartner® Critical Capabilities for DevOps Platforms report Read the report GitLab named a Leader in The Forrester Wav
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Security and compliance (4)
Publish from your repository using any site generator
Publish from your repository using any site generator, with automatic CI/CD deployment, custom domains, SSL support, and access controls.
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GitLab is The DevSecOps Platform that empowers organizations
GitLab is The DevSecOps Platform that empowers organizations to maximize the overall return on software development by delivering software faster and efficiently, while strengthening security and compliance.
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Deploy and scale, your way
GitLab adapts to your enterprise guardrails for security, compliance, and deployment. Choose the deployment option that fits your requirements — from full control with self-managed instances to fully isolated single-tenant environments managed by GitLab.
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Replacement for separate security and compliance tools, such
Replacement for separate security and compliance tools, such as Snyk and Veracode.
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See GitLab pricing in detail
This page lists what GitLab does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the GitLab pricing breakdown.
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Sources
- https://about.gitlab.com/features
- https://about.gitlab.com/product
- https://about.gitlab.com/platform
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GitLab
Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does GitLab include?
This page tracks 23 verified GitLab features across 4 categories, sourced from GitLab's official site and Wikipedia.
Which tier do I need for GitLab?
GitLab's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public GitLab tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the GitLab pricing page.
How does GitLab compare on features to alternatives?
Buyers commonly compare GitLab against GitHub, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps. Each alternative's feature page is linked below where we cover it.