AWS CloudFormation
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PolicyForge
6.1#15 in infrastructure policy as code toolsFree planFree planWebLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | PolicyForge |
|---|---|---|
| Drift detection | Drift detection compares supported resource properties with template expectations to identify out-of-band changes. | It compares declared infrastructure code with live Azure state through Resource Graph, limited to resource types and attributes its rules understand. |
| Purpose | CloudFormation models, provisions, and manages related AWS and third-party resources as infrastructure as code. | PolicyForge is an open-source policy-as-code scanner for infrastructure-as-code. |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
PolicyForge plans
- Open sourceFree
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 PolicyForge if…
PolicyForge may suit infrastructure teams that need policy checks across Azure and Bicep as well as Terraform, Kubernetes, or Helm. It also offers CI/CD reporting and an optional self-hosted portal.