AWS CloudFormation
7.7#2 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitAWS CloudFormation vs Cinc Auditor
Cinc Auditor
6.0#16 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | Cinc Auditor |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CloudFormation models, provisions, and manages related AWS and third-party resources as infrastructure as code. | Cinc Auditor is a free distribution of Chef InSpec for compliance and audit workflows. |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
Cinc Auditor plans
- Cinc AuditorFree
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 Cinc Auditor if…
Cinc Auditor suits teams maintaining InSpec-compatible compliance checks across Linux, macOS or Windows. Its container image may suit CI workflows that run profiles in pipelines or against containers.