GitLab price increase 2023: Premium went from $19 to $29 per user
GitLab raised the list price of GitLab Premium from $19 to $29 per user a month, effective April 3, 2023. Existing Premium customers got a one-time transition price of $24 per user a month on renewals until April 2, 2024. GitLab Ultimate was not part of this change. Live plan data is on the GitLab pricing page on SaaS Price Watch, and today's plans with add-ons are in our GitLab pricing per user guide. For CI runner costs at GitHub, see the GitHub Actions price change 2026.
Old and new prices
USD list prices per user a month, from the GitLab announcement.
| Plan | Old price | New price (April 3, 2023) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium | $19 per user a month | $29 per user a month | +$10 a month (53%) |
| Premium, transition price for existing customers | $19 per user a month | $24 per user a month until April 2, 2024 | +$5 a month (26%) |
Per user over a year, Premium went from $228 to $348. That is $120 more per user a year. At the $24 transition price, the year cost $288, which is $60 more than the old price.
For a team of 10 on Premium, the yearly bill goes from $2,280 to $3,480, or $1,200 more.
The live GitLab pricing page on October 25, 2026 lists Premium at $29 per user a month. Ultimate has custom pricing on the page today.
What GitLab said
The post, by Chief Product Officer David DeSanto, says: "Effective April 3, 2023, GitLab is increasing the list price of GitLab Premium from $19 to $29 per user per month." It adds that existing Premium customers "will have a one-time transition price of $24 per user per month" on their upcoming renewals until April 2, 2024.
For a limited time, GitLab offered new Premium customers the same $24 price for their first year.
Who it hits and when
- New customers pay $29 per user a month from April 3, 2023, after any first-year offer.
- Existing Premium customers got $24 per user a month on renewals until April 2, 2024. After that, renewals move to the $29 list price.
- Ultimate customers were not part of this change.
- Startup, Education, and Open Source program members were outside the change, per the post.
What to do before your renewal
- Check your renewal date in the GitLab subscription portal.
- Count active seats. Every seat on Premium costs $348 a year at list price.
- If you need Premium for a few projects, check which features you use before you renew every seat.
FAQ
How much did GitLab Premium go up in 2023? From $19 to $29 per user a month, effective April 3, 2023.
What was the GitLab transition price? Existing Premium customers got $24 per user a month on renewals until April 2, 2024.
Did GitLab Ultimate go up in 2023? No. The GitLab post covers Premium. Ultimate was not part of this change.
How much is GitLab Premium per year now? $348 per user a year at the $29 list price shown on the GitLab pricing page on October 25, 2026.
Did new customers get a discount? For a limited time, GitLab gave new Premium customers the $24 price for their first year.
How we check
We read the GitLab Premium update post and the live GitLab pricing page on October 25, 2026. SaaS Price Watch tracks the GitLab pricing page and records changes. Get an alert when GitLab changes its prices.
Checked 2026-10-25. Prices and policies change. Confirm on the source before you buy.
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