AWS CloudFormation
7.7#2 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planiOSWebAPILinux
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Terrateam
6.9#9 in infrastructure as code toolsFrom $12,000 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | AWS CloudFormation | Terrateam |
|---|---|---|
| Drift detection | Drift detection compares supported resource properties with template expectations to identify out-of-band changes. | Drift schedules can run hourly through monthly, can be scoped by tag query, and can open an issue or reconcile drift. |
| Founded | 2006 | 2021 |
| Security controls | CloudFormation data is encrypted at rest, and service communications use encrypted channels; AWS recommends TLS 1.3 and requires TLS 1.2. | The security page describes SAML 2.0 and OIDC single sign-on, capability-scoped access tokens, and an immutable transaction timeline. |
AWS CloudFormation plans
- AWS CloudFormationFree
- CloudFormation serviceFree
- Third-party resource providersFree
Terrateam plans
- FreeFree
- Open SourceFree
- Orchestration Pro$12,000 a year
- Infrastructure as a Database$25,000 a year
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 Terrateam if…
Terrateam suits teams that manage infrastructure through pull-request workflows and use supported infrastructure-as-code tools. It offers hosted, self-hosted, and BYOC deployment options.