GitLab Ultimate
GitLab Ultimate
Updated September 12, 2025
Updated September 12, 2025
GitLab Ultimate integrates security testing into the software development lifecycle, enabling detection of vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, and containers. It provides compliance management and audit capabilities within a single DevOps platform.
GitLab Ultimate integrates security testing into the software development lifecycle, enabling detection of vulnerabilities in code, dependencies, and containers. It provides compliance management and audit capabilities within a single DevOps platform.
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Cost considerations
Cost considerations
Functionality
Functionality
Compatibility
Compatibility
User experience
User experience
Customer support
Customer support
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Target industry
Financial services
Subcategory
Application Testing & Verification
API Security
Secure Software Development
Services support
In-house services
Third party integrators
Pricing
Free trial available
Market segment
Enterprise
Key features
Platform solution
Deployment
On-premises
Cloud-native
Cloud-hosted
Cloud ecosystem partners
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure Cloud
Google Cloud Platform
Ratings
Cost considerations
GitLab Ultimate costs about $99 per user each month, roughly double the seat price of GitHub Advanced Security and many other code-security tools. Teams also face usage add-ons such as $10 for every 1,000 extra CI minutes and $5 per 10 GB of storage, which can push bills up unpredictably. Although the price list is public, this premium and the metered extras make overall value less favorable than average competitors.
Cost considerations
GitLab Ultimate costs about $99 per user each month, roughly double the seat price of GitHub Advanced Security and many other code-security tools. Teams also face usage add-ons such as $10 for every 1,000 extra CI minutes and $5 per 10 GB of storage, which can push bills up unpredictably. Although the price list is public, this premium and the metered extras make overall value less favorable than average competitors.
Functionality
GitLab Ultimate scans code, open-source packages, containers and live endpoints in the same workflow, so the main OWASP risks are caught before release. Automated checks run on every merge and teams can adjust approval rules and dashboards without extra tools. Specialized vendors still go deeper in niche runtime areas, making coverage strong but not exhaustive.
Functionality
GitLab Ultimate scans code, open-source packages, containers and live endpoints in the same workflow, so the main OWASP risks are caught before release. Automated checks run on every merge and teams can adjust approval rules and dashboards without extra tools. Specialized vendors still go deeper in niche runtime areas, making coverage strong but not exhaustive.
Compatibility
GitLab Ultimate scans Java, C#, Go, Python, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby and other mainstream languages and starts automatically in GitLab CI pipelines, so most teams enable security checks with little effort. Documentation lists built-in support for today’s major languages and frameworks. Teams on niche languages or external CI tools may need extra scripting, so coverage is high but not universal.
Compatibility
GitLab Ultimate scans Java, C#, Go, Python, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby and other mainstream languages and starts automatically in GitLab CI pipelines, so most teams enable security checks with little effort. Documentation lists built-in support for today’s major languages and frameworks. Teams on niche languages or external CI tools may need extra scripting, so coverage is high but not universal.
User experience
GitLab Ultimate presents a familiar Git-style interface with integrated security dashboards and clear merge-request alerts, so developers can act without context switching. Gartner and marketplace reviewers describe the workflow as intuitive and easy to administer compared with many stand-alone AppSec tools. Some users report a learning curve around the numerous security settings, showing minor but not blocking navigation friction.
User experience
GitLab Ultimate presents a familiar Git-style interface with integrated security dashboards and clear merge-request alerts, so developers can act without context switching. Gartner and marketplace reviewers describe the workflow as intuitive and easy to administer compared with many stand-alone AppSec tools. Some users report a learning curve around the numerous security settings, showing minor but not blocking navigation friction.
Customer support
GitLab Ultimate delivers 24/7 emergency coverage with a 30-minute response and four-hour window for high-impact cases, supported by extensive documentation and security-focused engineers. Routine tickets are handled 24×5 and a dedicated account manager is not included, so the service stops short of the highest support tier.
Customer support
GitLab Ultimate delivers 24/7 emergency coverage with a 30-minute response and four-hour window for high-impact cases, supported by extensive documentation and security-focused engineers. Routine tickets are handled 24×5 and a dedicated account manager is not included, so the service stops short of the highest support tier.
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