GitLab — 1 year free Ultimate for Startups

Deal Highlights

Overview

GitLab Ultimate is the all-in-one DevSecOps platform — source code, CI/CD, security scanning, container registry, Kubernetes deployments, and compliance in a single application. No integrating GitHub + Jenkins + Snyk + Jira — GitLab does it all. Used by Goldman Sachs, Siemens, and 30M+ developers.

What You Get

• GitLab Ultimate free for 12 months
• Unlimited private repositories
• 50,000 CI/CD minutes/month
• Security scanning (SAST, DAST, SCA)
• Compliance management features

Key Features

Built-in CI/CD

50,000 free CI/CD minutes/month with parallel pipelines, caching, and deployment to any cloud or Kubernetes.

Security Scanning

SAST, DAST, container scanning, secret detection, and dependency scanning — all run automatically in your pipeline.

Value Stream Analytics

Measure your DORA metrics (deployment frequency, lead time, MTTR) and identify bottlenecks in your delivery pipeline.

Compliance Framework

Separation of duties, audit events, merge request approval policies, and compliance dashboards for regulated industries.

Eligibility Requirements

• Startup with fewer than 100 employees
• New to GitLab Ultimate (not currently on paid Ultimate plan)
• Applied via GitLab for Startups program through SaaSOffers

How to Claim Your Deal

1. Click the "Get This Deal" button on this page
2. Log in or create your free SaaSOffers account
3. Submit your startup details in the short application form
4. Receive your GitLab offer by email within 2–5 business days

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who is eligible for the GitLab startup deal? A: Startups with fewer than 100 employees that are new to GitLab Ultimate are eligible. You must apply via the GitLab for Startups program.

Q: How long is this GitLab offer valid? A: GitLab Ultimate is free for 12 months. After that, you'll be offered discounted startup pricing.

Q: Can I combine this with other GitLab promotions? A: This offer cannot be combined with other GitLab promotional codes or educational discounts.

Q: What happens after I apply? A: Our team reviews your eligibility within 2–5 business days. Once approved, you'll get an email with activation instructions for your GitLab credits or discount.

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