Which is cheaper, Depot or GitLab CI?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Depot have a free tier?

No, Depot does not have a free tier.

Depot has drop-in switching cost. GitLab CI has significant switching cost. Depot is easier to switch away from.

Ci Cd

Depot

Fast container builds and CI runners with persistent caching and GitHub Actions integration

Switching Cost: drop-in

GitLab CI

Integrated CI/CD pipelines within the GitLab DevOps platform

Switching Cost: significant

Startups take note: GitLab CI provides a free tier, while Depot requires payment from day one.

Pricing philosophy differs — Depot charges flat-rate, but GitLab CI takes a per-seat approach.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, GitLab CI's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, GitLab CI's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Free Tier

GitLab CI

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Depot

Lower switching costs for easier migration