Agentic AI is changing how software gets built. But for many teams, especially small and midsize ones, the path to adopting it has felt like an all-or-nothing decision: commit to a full platform subscription, or don't use AI at all.
That changes with GitLab 18.10. Starting today, Free GitLab.com teams can purchase a monthly commitment of GitLab Credits and start using GitLab Duo Agent Platform imm...
**STEELMAN:** GitLab’s new credit-based model for AI access is a pragmatic response to the adoption barriers faced by smaller teams. By decoupling AI usage from subscription tiers, it democratizes access to powerful tools like automated code review and planning agents, which can significantly reduce manual labor and accelerate development. The flat-rate pricing for code reviews, in particular, addresses a common pain point—predictable costs at scale—while the transparency of the credits dashboar...