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GitLab Merger Bot

Free#15 of 26 in Merge Queue Software

GitLab Merger Bot: A self-hosted GitLab bot that queues, rebases, and merges requests serially. Ranked #15 of 26 in Merge Queue Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Open source; best for gitLab teams wanting a self-hosted FIFO merge bot.

6.8/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.8 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
GitLab teams wanting a self-hosted FIFO merge bot
Paid from
Free
Batch validation
No
Facts checked
23 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Queues ready merge requests in serial FIFO order per repository.
- Rebases requests and waits for CI before merging.
- Supports priority labels and handles failed pipelines or conflicts.
Where it doesn't
- Supports GitLab only, not GitHub or Bitbucket.
- Does not provide batch validation.
- Requires self-hosted deployment.

Our verdict on GitLab Merger Bot

GitLab Merger Bot automates merging for GitLab repositories by placing ready merge requests in a serial FIFO queue. It is intended for teams that want merge automation while keeping the bot self-hosted, including small, mid-market, and enterprise teams. When a request reaches the front of the queue, the bot rebases it, waits for its CI pipeline, and merges when requirements are satisfied. This makes it a focused choice for GitLab workflows built around serial processing rather than broader multi-platform merge management.

Its queue controls address several common cases in that workflow. Teams can prioritize a request with the `bot:high-priority` label and skip squashing with `bot:skip-squash`. The bot can generate commit messages from merge-request titles and automatically trigger blocking jobs. If a pipeline fails, discussions remain unresolved, or conflicts prevent rebasing, it reassigns the request rather than treating it as ready to merge. These controls give GitLab teams ways to handle queue exceptions and adjust merge behavior without changing the basic FIFO model.

Deployment is self-hosted, with options described as Helm, Docker, or a plain JavaScript application. The project is open source, and the published product details describe no paid tiers. Its scope is also a clear boundary: GitLab is the only supported integration, and the product does not provide batch validation or merge trains. Teams seeking a self-hosted serial queue with CI waiting and request handling may find the feature set aligned with their workflow. Teams that need GitHub or Bitbucket support, or want validation of batches of changes, should look for a different tool.

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GitLab Merger Bot pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

GitLab Merger Bot fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
GitHub support	No
GitLab support	Yes
Bitbucket support	No
Batch validation	No
Merge trains	No
Deployment model	Self_hosted
Max parallel batches	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	1 integrations: GitLab
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	23 Oct 2026

GitLab Merger Bot integrations

GitLab Merger Bot lists 1 integrations on its own site.

GitLab

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