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VisitAWS CDK vs Terraform
What both publish
| Fact | AWS CDK | Terraform |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | AWS CDK lets you define cloud application resources using familiar programming languages. | Terraform is an infrastructure-as-code tool for defining, provisioning, and managing cloud and on-premises resources through human-readable configuration files. |
AWS CDK plans
- AWS CDKFree
Terraform plans
- FreeFree
- StandardPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
- Terraform Community EditionFree
- HCP Terraform FreeFree
- HCP Terraform Essentials$0.10 a month
Pick AWS CDK if…
AWS CDK is for developers and administrators defining cloud infrastructure with supported programming languages. It suits teams deploying AWS applications through CloudFormation and CI/CD pipelines.
Pick Terraform if…
Terraform Community Edition suits practitioners who want a downloadable command-line tool for infrastructure provisioning. HCP Terraform's free features are described as suitable for small teams, while larger organizations may need paid collaboration and governance features.