Managed GitLab Runner: self-hosted CI/CD with unlimited build minutes, hosted in Europe, France, and the USA.

Q: What is GitLab Runner?

GitLab Runner (https://docs.gitlab.com/runner/) is the open source (https://gitlab.com/gitlab-org/gitlab-runner) agent that runs your GitLab (/en-CA/services/GitLab/benefits) CI/CD jobs. It handles each pipeline task, executes it in a clean, isolated Docker container, and instantly streams logs and results back to GitLab. With Stackhero (/en-CA/), you get a managed GitLab Runner running on a dedicated, private, high-performance VM. Launch GitLab Runner in 2 minutes. We take care of the infrastructure, security, and automatic daily backups, and provide updates you can apply with just one click.

What is GitLab Runner?

GitLab Runner is the open source agent that runs your GitLab CI/CD jobs. It handles each pipeline task, executes it in a clean, isolated Docker container, and instantly streams logs and results back to GitLab.

With Stackhero, you get a managed GitLab Runner running on a dedicated, private, high-performance VM. Launch GitLab Runner in 2 minutes. We take care of the infrastructure, security, and automatic daily backups, and provide updates you can apply with just one click.

Stackhero is a cloud platform, ISO 27001 certified and GDPR compliant, offering hosting for leading open source software with just one click, powered by our own cloud technology and independent from hyperscalers. Easy to use, powerful, and transparent: there is no lock-in, no hidden fees, and billing can be stopped with a single click.

Unlimited CI/CD minutes

Run your pipelines 24/7. Unlike runners billed by the minute, your GitLab Runner has no time limits or usage-based billing. Build, test, and deploy as much as you need for a fixed price.

Fixed and predictable billing

You pay a fixed rate for your runner, billed hourly, with a single monthly invoice. This way, you avoid unexpected charges at the end of a busy sprint.

Run your jobs in parallel

Your runner can run multiple jobs at the same time, depending on your plan. This lets an entire pipeline stage execute in parallel, without waiting in a queue.

Compatible with any GitLab instance

Connect your runner to GitLab.com, a self-hosted GitLab instance, or a GitLab instance from Stackhero. Register it once with a token, and it will automatically handle your jobs.

Native Docker builds

The Docker executor runs each job in a clean container, and Docker-in-Docker allows you to build and push your own images. By default, your CI environment remains reproducible and isolated.

A dedicated, private runner

Your runner operates alone on a private, high-performance VM with NVMe/SSD disks. There are no noisy neighbours, build times are stable, and a persistent cache significantly speeds up repeat builds.

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Hourly billing

Create and delete your GitLab Runner service whenever you wish. You will be billed hourly and receive a single monthly invoice containing all the details.

Highly scalable

Set up to 32 vCPUs, 32 GB of RAM, and support for dozens of concurrent jobs. Adjust your infrastructure as your pipelines expand.

Faster builds with persistent caching

Your build cache and Docker layers are stored on the runner's dedicated disk, allowing dependencies and images to be reused between pipelines without having to download them each time.

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