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-GB/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-GB/), you benefit from 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 that 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 benefit from 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 that 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 commitment, no hidden charges, and billing can be stopped with a single click.

Unlimited CI/CD minutes

Run your pipelines 24/7. Unlike runners charged per minute, your GitLab Runner has no time limits or usage metering. 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. There are no unexpected charges at the end of a busy sprint.

Run your tasks in parallel

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

Compatible with all GitLab instances

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

Native Docker builds

The Docker executor starts 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 independently on a private, high-performance VM with NVMe/SSD disks. There are no noisy neighbours, build times remain consistent, 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

Configure up to 32 vCPUs, 32 GB RAM, and support for dozens of simultaneous jobs. Scale your infrastructure as your pipelines grow.

Faster builds with a persistent cache

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

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