Trust Our Engineers for Your GitLab to CircleCI Move
Migrating GitLab CI to CircleCI is a defined project. Here is how it works: we run both pipelines side-by-side, prove build parity, then cut over — no downtime risk, no forced big-bang.
The lowest-cost way off GitLab: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support GitLab → CircleCI after migration
- ✓Dual-pipeline execution proves build fidelity before cutover.
- ✓Fixed scope — no surprise overruns or hidden fees.
- ✓Senior platform engineers lead every migration phase.
- ✓24/7 US-based support during and after your move.
- ✓40-70% savings vs GitLab Premium while you migrate.
- ✓No forced big-bang — shift workloads on your timeline.
Runner overhead slowing your velocity
Self-hosted GitLab runners consume ops time and compute. Every build queue delay slows your team. You want cloud-native speed without the infrastructure tax.
Sinking cost of GitLab licensing
GitLab Premium / Ultimate costs climb fast as your team and pipelines grow. You are paying for features you do not use while watching CircleCI deliver faster feedback at lower scale.
GitLab pipeline complexity slows releases
Parent-child pipeline architectures in GitLab add complexity to every change. Debugging a failed pipeline often means tracing through nested workflows — a nightmare for DevOps leads.
GitLab → CircleCI migration — your questions answered
How do you prove pipeline parity before switching?+
We run both GitLab and CircleCI pipelines in parallel. You compare build logs, test results, and execution time side-by-side. Only when the CircleCI output matches do we schedule the cutover.
What is the typical timeline to migrate GitLab to CircleCI?+
Yes — single-project migrations typically finish in 2-3 months with 1-2 senior engineers. Timeline depends on pipeline complexity and the number of child workflows.
What happens to our self-hosted GitLab runners during migration?+
We maintain your GitLab runner infrastructure during the migration. You keep the safety net of dual execution. Once we cut over, your self-hosted runners can be decommissioned at your pace.
How do you handle complex parent-child pipeline architectures?+
Via our fixed-scope model. After a discovery session, we quote a fixed price ($30K-$160K typically). You pay that amount — no hourly surprises. The scope covers pipeline conversion, testing, and dual-run validation.
Start Your GitLab to CircleCI Migration
Keep your existing GitLab contract active while we build and validate the CircleCI pipeline in parallel. Once parity is proven, flip the switch. Post-migration, our team manages your CircleCI orb development and performs cost-control analysis to optimize your monthly spend. No lock-in. No downtime gambles. Just a clean, engineer-led move.