CDK8s
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VisitCDK8s vs Terraform
What both publish
| Fact | CDK8s | Terraform |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The docs describe using cdk8s charts in an AWS CDK application and applying them with the EKS construct library. | HashiCorp lists integrations for AI and MCP servers, audit, CI/CD, VCS, security scanning, policy, cost management, SSO, observability, and multi-cloud platforms. |
CDK8s plans
- Open-source cdk8sFree
Terraform plans
- FreeFree
- StandardPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
- Terraform Community EditionFree
- HCP Terraform FreeFree
- HCP Terraform Essentials$0.10 a month
Pick CDK8s if…
It suits developers who want to define Kubernetes applications in familiar programming languages and reuse higher-level constructs. It is also relevant to teams that can handle manifest application as a separate deployment step.
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.