AWS CloudFormation
7.7#2 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planiOSWebAPILinux
VisitAWS CloudFormation vs terraform-plugin-testing
terraform-plugin-testing
5.9#21 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | terraform-plugin-testing |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CloudFormation models, provisions, and manages related AWS and third-party resources as infrastructure as code. | terraform-plugin-testing is a Go helper module for testing Terraform providers. |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
terraform-plugin-testing 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 terraform-plugin-testing if…
This module is for Go developers building or maintaining Terraform providers who need unit or acceptance tests. It also suits teams running provider tests in CI, provided they account for infrastructure usage.