Which is cheaper, Earthly or GitLab?

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

Does Earthly have a free tier?

Yes, Earthly offers a free tier with buildMinutesPerMonth: 6000.

Earthly has moderate switching cost. GitLab has significant switching cost. Earthly is easier to switch away from.

Ci Cd

Earthly

Open-source build framework with containerized, repeatable builds and optional cloud Satellites for remote execution

Switching Cost: moderate

GitLab

DevSecOps platform with source control, CI/CD, security scanning, and project management

Switching Cost: significant

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

{winner} wins on flexibility — easier switching means less lock-in and more options for your long-term strategy.

Switching Costs

Earthly

Lower switching costs for easier migration