GitBook Ultimate
The GitBook Ultimate plan costs $249 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month.
What the plan includes
10,000 AI credits a month, AI Assistant Chat, AI insights, adaptive content, authenticated access, site sections and channels for Slack, Linear and GitHub. $299 billed monthly.
As stated on gitbook.comThe plans either side of it
- Essential$65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / monthone below
Team collaboration, a custom domain, advanced branding, analytics, user feedback, redirects and 2,000 AI credits a month for AI Assistant Ask. $79 a site billed monthly.
- EnterpriseCustomone above
SAML SSO, migration service, custom integrations, dedicated support, custom contracts and invoicing, and Git Sync IP allowlisting.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Helpjuice | $249 a month | No |
| Whale | $249 a month | Yes |
| ReadMe | $250 a month | Yes |
| MadCap Flare | $262.50 a month | No |
| Iorad | $200 a month | Yes |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
GitBook Ultimate questions
How much is the GitBook Ultimate plan?
The GitBook Ultimate plan costs $249 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month. 10,000 AI credits a month, AI Assistant Chat, AI insights, adaptive content, authenticated access, site sections and channels for Slack, Linear and GitHub. $299 billed monthly.
What is the difference between GitBook Essential and Ultimate?
Essential costs $65 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month and gives you team collaboration, a custom domain, advanced branding, analytics, user feedback, redirects and 2,000 AI credits a month for AI Assistant Ask. $79 a site billed monthly. Ultimate costs $249 per site / month, billed annually, plus $12 per user / month and gives you 10,000 AI credits a month, AI Assistant Chat, AI insights, adaptive content, authenticated access, site sections and channels for Slack, Linear and GitHub. $299 billed monthly.
Is it worth moving from Ultimate to Enterprise?
That depends on what you need. Enterprise costs Custom and adds SAML SSO, migration service, custom integrations, dedicated support, custom contracts and invoicing, and Git Sync IP allowlisting. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does GitBook have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Free plan for one user: unlimited basic sites with unlimited traffic, the visual editor, GitHub or GitLab sync, API playgrounds and preview deployments. No custom domain or AI Assistant, and GitBook Agent is capped at 10 messages a week. There is also a 14-day free trial with every feature unlocked; starts on inviting a collaborator, publishing a site or enabling a paid feature.
When was this checked?
Oct 9, 2026, against https://www.gitbook.com/pricing. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.