Pact Broker
6.8#7 in contract testing toolsFrom $115.42 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitPact Broker vs PactFlow
What both publish
| Fact | Pact Broker | PactFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Automation | Webhooks can trigger actions when pacts change, such as running a provider build or notifying a Slack channel. | PactFlow offers a Developer API, CLI tools, and Terraform support for automating configuration. |
| Integrations | The project documents Docker deployment, Terraform on AWS, PostgreSQL, and SQLite for quick-start and CI use; SQLite is not supported for long-term broker operation. | The integration catalog includes SwaggerHub Editor integration and a Pact Plugin Framework for custom or prebuilt plugins. |
| Purpose | Pact Broker shares consumer-driven contracts and verification results, and is optimized for Pact contracts while also accepting contracts serializable to JSON. | PactFlow is a managed Pact Broker that helps teams test integrations in distributed systems using contract testing. |
Pact Broker plans
- Pact Broker (self-hosted)Free
- Starter (PactFlow)Free
- Team (yearly, PactFlow)$115.42 a month
- Team (monthly, PactFlow)$127 a month
- Enterprise (PactFlow)Priced on request
PactFlow plans
- StarterFree
- Team yearly$115.42 a month
- Team (yearly billing)$115.42 a month
- Team monthly$127 a month
- Team (monthly billing)$127 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Pact Broker if…
Pact Broker suits development teams sharing contracts and verification results as part of consumer-provider testing and deployment workflows. Self-hosting is an option for teams able to take responsibility for operating and maintaining the broker.
Pick PactFlow if…
PactFlow suits development teams that need to check service contracts and connect those checks to source-control workflows. It also offers an on-premises option and dedicated support for Enterprise customers.