Which is cheaper, GitLab CI or Travis CI?

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

Does GitLab CI have a free tier?

Yes, GitLab CI offers a free tier with computeMinutesPerMonth: 400, storageGiB: 10.

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

Ci Cd

GitLab CI

Integrated CI/CD pipelines within the GitLab DevOps platform

Switching Cost: significant

Travis CI

Continuous integration service with credit-based and unlimited build plans

Switching Cost: moderate

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

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Teams prioritizing vendor flexibility should choose {winner} — lower switching costs preserve your future options.

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

Travis CI

Lower switching costs for easier migration