AWS CloudFormation
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VisitAWS CloudFormation vs Terramate
What both publish
| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | Terramate |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | CloudFormation models, provisions, and manages related AWS and third-party resources as infrastructure as code. | It helps platform teams productize reusable infrastructure patterns so developers and AI agents can self-serve across environments. |
| Security controls | CloudFormation data is encrypted at rest, and service communications use encrypted channels; AWS recommends TLS 1.3 and requires TLS 1.2. | Terramate says its data is encrypted at rest with AES-256 and communications use HTTPS with TLS 1.2. |
| Security model | AWS documents CloudFormation security through shared responsibility, IAM access control, CloudTrail logging, data protection, resilience, and compliance guidance. | Terramate says it does not require access to cloud accounts, state files or source code, and CLI synchronization is opt-in. |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
Terramate plans
- CommunityFree
- Teams$449 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 Terramate if…
Terramate suits platform teams coordinating reusable infrastructure patterns and IaC workflows across environments. Community fits small teams within its user and resource limits; Teams and Enterprise offer higher or custom limits.