The future of SaaS hosted Git repository pricing

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This post discusses the evolution of SaaS hosted Git repository pricing, specifically in response to GitHub's announcement of unlimited private repositories. It argues that unlimited repositories are becoming a standard offering ('table stakes') in the market. GitLab's pricing model is highlighted as being per-user, which is considered more predictable and aligned with the value organizations receive, especially with the rise of microservices. GitLab.com offers a free tier with unlimited private repositories, unlimited contributors, and unlimited CI runners, funded by its on-premises solutions. The post also touches on the performance challenges faced by GitLab.com due to rapid growth and ongoing efforts to improve it.