AWS Controllers for Kubernetes
5.8#18 in infrastructure as code toolsFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
VisitAWS Controllers for Kubernetes vs Terraform
What both publish
| Fact | AWS Controllers for Kubernetes | Terraform |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2006 | 2012 |
| Purpose | ACK lets users define and manage AWS resources directly from Kubernetes using Kubernetes custom resources. | Terraform is an infrastructure-as-code tool for defining, provisioning, and managing cloud and on-premises resources through human-readable configuration files. |
AWS Controllers for Kubernetes plans
- Self-managed ACKFree
- ACK EKS CapabilityPriced on request
Terraform plans
- FreeFree
- StandardPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
- Terraform Community EditionFree
- HCP Terraform FreeFree
- HCP Terraform Essentials$0.10 a month
Pick AWS Controllers for Kubernetes if…
ACK suits teams managing AWS infrastructure through Kubernetes and GitOps workflows. EKS users wanting managed operations can choose EKS Capabilities, while teams needing version or configuration control can use Helm on supported clusters.
Pick Terraform if…
Terraform Community Edition suits practitioners who want a downloadable command-line tool for infrastructure provisioning. HCP Terraform's free features are described as suitable for small teams, while larger organizations may need paid collaboration and governance features.