Felan vs. GitLab Duo
Both trigger agents from a mention, an event, or by hand, and both can self-host. GitLab Duo Agent Platform lets you pick from GitLab-managed models, and runs your own models only when you self-host; Felan runs every major provider, plus local and private models, on every plan.
At a Glance
Agent
Felan: Open-source Felan Code, tuned for token cost
GitLab Duo: Duo Agent Platform; no public source license
Models
Felan: All major providers, plus local and private models, always
GitLab Duo: GitLab-managed models to pick from; your own models only if self-hosted
Your own keys
Felan: Bring your own keys or subscription
GitLab Duo: Credit billing; no published BYOK on the standard plan
Managed tokens
Felan: Felan credits at provider rates, no markup
GitLab Duo: GitLab Credits, $1 each beyond included allowances
Triggers
Felan: Events, schedules, or by hand
GitLab Duo: Mentions, assignments, or other project events
Self-hosting
Felan: Whole platform on your infrastructure, on Enterprise
GitLab Duo: Self-Hosted add-on on GitLab Self-Managed, with your own models
Team plan
Felan: €99 per month, unlimited members
GitLab Duo: Premium $29 per user per month; Ultimate is custom
Where Felan Differs
Your Own Models, Wherever You Run
On GitLab.com, you pick from GitLab-managed models; running your own on-premise or private models needs the Self-Hosted add-on. Felan runs every major provider, plus local and private models, on managed cloud or self-hosted.
- Anthropic
- OpenAI
- DeepSeek
- Moonshot AI
- Local model
- Private endpoint
Provider Rates, Not a Flat Credit
GitLab bills usage in GitLab Credits at $1 each once included allowances run out, not a published per-token provider rate. Felan credits are billed at your provider's own per-token price.
- Model tokens
- Provider rate
- Felan markup
- None
- You pay
- Your provider’s price
One Price, Not per Seat
GitLab Premium is $29 per user each month, and Duo Agent Platform draws from a separate credit allowance. Felan Team is €99 a month for unlimited members, with models billed at provider rates.
- Members
- Whole team
- Model tokens
- Provider rate
- Sign-up
- Self-serve
- Team plan
- €99 / month
Common Questions
Is Felan a GitLab Duo alternative?
Yes, for teams that want their own and local models on every deployment, or provider-rate token billing. Both trigger agents from a mention, a project event, or by hand, and both offer a self-hosted deployment.
Can I choose the model with GitLab Duo Agent Platform?
Yes, from GitLab-managed models: group owners can pick a model per feature from GitLab's supported list. Running your own on-premise or private models requires the Self-Hosted add-on. Felan runs any major provider, plus local and private models, on every plan.
Does GitLab Duo mark up model tokens?
GitLab bills usage in GitLab Credits, at $1 each beyond your included and committed allowances, rather than a published per-token provider rate. Felan credits are billed at the same rates your provider publishes.
Can I self-host GitLab Duo Agent Platform?
Yes. With the Duo Agent Platform Self-Hosted add-on on GitLab Self-Managed or Dedicated, you run your own AI Gateway and choose on-premise or private-cloud models. Felan Enterprise runs the whole platform the same way.
How does Felan pricing compare with GitLab Duo?
GitLab Premium is $29 per user each month and includes a credit allowance; Ultimate is custom-priced. Felan Team is €99 a month for the whole team, and model usage is billed by your provider or through Felan credits at provider rates.
When is GitLab Duo a better fit?
When your team already lives in GitLab and wants agents wired directly into merge requests, issues, and pipelines without adding another vendor.
Sources: GitLab Credits and usage billing, GitLab Duo Agent Platform triggers, GitLab Duo self-hosted models, GitLab pricing, GitLab Duo Agent Platform overview, GitLab Duo Agent Platform AI models.
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