AWS CloudFormation
7.7#2 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitAWS CloudFormation vs Chef InSpec
Chef InSpec
4.8#22 in infrastructure policy as code toolsLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | Chef InSpec |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 1981 |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
Chef InSpec plans
No prices published.
Pick AWS CloudFormation if…
It suits teams managing AWS infrastructure as code, from individual instances to complex multi-Region applications, and automating infrastructure templates in CI/CD workflows. It can also suit users who need cross-account deployments or previews of proposed stack changes.
Pick Chef InSpec if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.