AWS CloudFormation
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Crossplane
5.9#17 in infrastructure as code toolsFree planFree planSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | Crossplane |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CloudFormation models, provisions, and manages related AWS and third-party resources as infrastructure as code. | Crossplane is a control plane framework for platform engineering that lets teams build control planes to manage cloud native software. |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
Crossplane plans
- Crossplane open-source projectFree
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 Crossplane if…
Crossplane suits platform engineering teams building control planes to manage cloud-native software and external services. It requires an existing Kubernetes cluster and Helm.