Best hosting for GitLab (self-hosted)
A heavy DevOps platform. 4GB RAM minimum, 8GB is better once you add CI runners. Typical use: Self-hosted DevOps and CI.
Recommended plans for GitLab (self-hosted)
| Provider / Plan | Type | Resources | Bandwidth | Price | Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top pick Contabo VPS 20 SSD | VPS | 6.0 vCPU · 12.00 GB RAM · 100 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $8.24/mo | 25.73 | Get |
| Contabo VPS 30 SSD | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 24.00 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $12.60/mo | 24.76 | Get |
| Hetzner CAX21 (ARM) | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 80 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €6.49/mo | 21.45 | Get |
| Hetzner CX32 | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 80 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €7.05/mo | 19.74 | Get |
| Hetzner CPX41 | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 240 GB NVMe | 20.00 TB | €16.40/mo | 14.73 | Get |
| Hostinger KVM 8 VPS | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 32.00 GB RAM · 400 GB NVMe | 32.00 TB | $25.99/mo | 14.16 | Get |
| Hostinger KVM 4 VPS | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 200 GB NVMe | 16.00 TB | $12.99/mo | 14.16 | Get |
| IONOS VPS Linux L | VPS | 4.0 vCPU · 8.00 GB RAM · 240 GB SSD | unmetered | €9/mo | 11.73 | Get |
| IONOS VPS Linux XL | VPS | 6.0 vCPU · 12.00 GB RAM · 360 GB SSD | unmetered | €15/mo | 10.56 | Get |
| IONOS VPS Linux XXL | VPS | 8.0 vCPU · 16.00 GB RAM · 480 GB SSD | unmetered | €22/mo | 9.60 | Get |
Picks meet the recommended sizing for GitLab (self-hosted) and are ranked by value. Confirm final pricing on the provider's site.
GitLab (self-hosted) hosting FAQ
How much RAM does GitLab (self-hosted) need?
For GitLab (self-hosted) we recommend 8.00 GB of RAM (minimum 4.00 GB) and around 4.0 vCPU. Smaller sites can start lower, but sizing one step up avoids running out of memory under load.
Is managed hosting worth it for GitLab (self-hosted)?
Not necessarily. GitLab (self-hosted) runs well on an unmanaged VPS if you are comfortable managing the server, which is cheaper. Choose managed only if you would rather not touch the terminal.
What is the cheapest way to host GitLab (self-hosted)?
The best value plan that meets the recommended sizing for GitLab (self-hosted) starts around $8.24 per month on Contabo. See the full ranked list above and confirm the price on the provider's site.