GitLab Duo trials

To try GitLab Duo, you can get access for a limited time with a free trial.

During the trial period, you’ll have access to the full feature set for whichever add-on you chose. When the trial period is over, to maintain your access, you can purchase the add-on.

Trials of the GitLab Duo add-ons last:

• 30 days if you’re on the Free tier on GitLab.com.
• 60 days if you’re on the Premium or Ultimate tier.

The trial starts when you receive the confirmation email including the activation code, not when you activate it.

Start Ultimate trial with GitLab Duo Core

On GitLab Self-Managed

Prerequisites:

• You must have an active GitLab Enterprise Edition (EE).
• You must have GitLab 18.0 or later.
• Your instance must be set up to access GitLab Duo Core.

To start an Ultimate trial with GitLab Duo Core and get access to AI-native features:

1. Go to the GitLab Ultimate with Duo Core trial page.
2. Complete the fields.
3. Select Get Started.
4. Check your email for the trial activation code. The email with the activation code is sent shortly after the trial request submission, to the email address provided in the trial request form. The activation code is valid for only one use.
5. Sign in to GitLab as an administrator.
6. In the upper-right corner, select Admin.
7. Select Subscription.
8. Paste the activation code in Activation code.
9. Read and accept the terms of service.
10. Select Activate.

The trial is activated.

Start GitLab Duo Pro trial

Get a trial of GitLab Duo Pro to test the GitLab Duo Pro features for a limited time.

You can get a trial of GitLab Duo Pro if you have the Premium tier on GitLab.com, GitLab Self-Managed, or GitLab Dedicated.

On GitLab.com

Prerequisites:

• You must have the Owner role for a top-level group that has an active paid Premium subscription. Indirect ownership through group membership is not sufficient.

To start a GitLab Duo Pro trial on GitLab.com:

1. On the top bar, select Search or go to and find your group.
2. Select Settings > Billing.
3. Select Start a free GitLab Duo Pro trial.
4. Complete the fields.
5. Select Continue.
6. If prompted, select the group that the trial should be applied to.
7. Select Activate my trial.
8. Assign seats to the users who need access.

On GitLab Self-Managed

Prerequisites:

• You must have an active paid Premium subscription.
• You must have GitLab 16.8 or later and your instance must be able to synchronize your subscription data with GitLab.
• GitLab Duo requires GitLab 17.2 and later for the best user experience and results. Earlier versions might continue to work, however the experience may be degraded.

To start a GitLab Duo Pro trial on GitLab Self-Managed or GitLab Dedicated:

1. Go to the GitLab Duo Pro trial page.

2. Complete the fields.

   • To find your subscription name:

     1. In the Customers Portal, on the Subscriptions & purchases page, find the subscription you want to apply the trial to.

     2. At the top of the page, the subscription name appears in a badge.

        

   • Ensure the email address you submit for trial registration matches the email address of the subscription contact.

3. Select Submit.

The trial automatically synchronizes to your instance within 24 hours. After the trial has synchronized, assign seats to users that you want to access GitLab Duo.

On GitLab Dedicated

Reach out to your Sales contact if you are interested in a trial.

Start GitLab Duo Enterprise trial

Get a trial of GitLab Duo Enterprise to test the GitLab Duo Enterprise features for a limited time.

You can get a trial of GitLab Duo Enterprise if:

• You have the Free tier on GitLab.com. In that case, you can try Ultimate tier with GitLab Duo Enterprise.
• You have the Premium or Ultimate tier on GitLab.com, GitLab Self-Managed, or GitLab Dedicated.

If you have the Free tier on GitLab Self-Managed, no trial is available.

On GitLab.com

Prerequisites:

• You must have the Owner role for a top-level group that has an active paid Ultimate subscription.

To start a GitLab Duo Enterprise trial on GitLab.com:

1. On the top bar, select Search or go to and find your group.
2. Select Settings > Billing.
3. Select Start a free GitLab Duo Enterprise trial.
4. Complete the fields.
5. Select Continue.
6. If prompted, select the group that the trial should be applied to.
7. Select Activate my trial.
8. Assign seats to the users who need access.

On GitLab Self-Managed

Prerequisites:

• You must have an active paid Ultimate subscription.
• You must have GitLab 17.3 or later and your instance must be able to synchronize your subscription data with GitLab.

To start a GitLab Duo Enterprise trial on GitLab Self-Managed or GitLab Dedicated:

1. Go to the GitLab Duo Enterprise trial page.

2. Complete the fields.

   • To find your subscription name:

     1. In the Customers Portal, on the Subscriptions & purchases page, find the subscription you want to apply the trial to.

     2. At the top of the page, the subscription name appears in a badge.

        

   • Ensure the email address you submit for trial registration matches the email address of the subscription contact.

3. Select Submit.

The trial automatically synchronizes to your instance within 24 hours. After the trial has synchronized, assign seats to users that you want to access GitLab Duo.

On GitLab Dedicated

Reach out to your Sales contact if you are interested in a trial.