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Description
OpenTofu is a fork of Terraform, initiated by a coalition of companies including Gruntwork, Spacelift, Harness, Env0, and Scalr, in reaction to HashiCorp’s transition from an open-source license to the Business Source License (BUSL). This initiative has garnered considerable backing from various stakeholders. Technically, OpenTofu 1.6.x closely mirrors Terraform 1.6.x in features, although the two projects are expected to evolve in different directions over time. A key distinction is that OpenTofu operates as an open-source project, aiming to foster collaborative development without a single entity controlling its future direction. Companies may face challenges in navigating this transition, as switching to a new platform presents its own set of risks; however, remaining with a project that modifies its licensing unexpectedly is even more perilous. The risk associated with this change is alleviated by transferring OpenTofu to the Linux Foundation, while its commitment to maintaining feature parity with Terraform in upcoming releases further mitigates potential technical issues. This collaborative approach not only enhances transparency but also invites broader community engagement in the ongoing development of OpenTofu.
Description
Terraform is a powerful open-source tool for managing infrastructure as code, offering a consistent command-line interface to interact with numerous cloud services. By translating cloud APIs into declarative configuration files, Terraform enables users to define their infrastructure requirements clearly. Infrastructure can be written using these configuration files, leveraging the HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL), which provides a straightforward way to describe resources through blocks, arguments, and expressions. Before making any changes to your infrastructure, executing the command terraform plan allows you to verify that the proposed execution plan aligns with your expectations. To implement the desired configuration, you can use terraform apply, which facilitates the application of changes across a wide range of cloud providers. Furthermore, Terraform empowers users to manage the entire lifecycle of their infrastructure — from creating new resources to overseeing existing ones and eventually removing those that are no longer necessary, ensuring efficient management of cloud environments. This holistic approach to infrastructure management helps streamline operations and reduces the risk of errors during deployment.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Brainboard
Yes
ClouDNS
Yes
Cloudgeni
Yes
Massdriver
Yes
Spacelift
Yes
Stategraph
Yes
AWS Marketplace
No
Aviatrix
No
Checkov
No
Cider
No
Integrations
Brainboard
Yes
ClouDNS
Yes
Cloudgeni
Yes
Massdriver
Yes
Spacelift
Yes
Stategraph
Yes
AWS Marketplace
Yes
Aviatrix
Yes
Checkov
Yes
Cider
Yes
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
Yes
Linux
Yes
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
OpenTofu
Website
opentofu.org
Vendor Details
Company Name
HashiCorp
Founded
2012
Country
United States
Website
www.terraform.io
Product Features
DevOps
Approval Workflow
No
Dashboard
No
KPIs
No
Policy Management
No
Portfolio Management
No
Prioritization
No
Release Management
No
Timeline Management
No
Troubleshooting Reports
No
Product Features
Configuration Management
Access Control / Permissions
Yes
Application Deployment
Yes
Automated Provisioning
Yes
Infrastructure Automation
Yes
Node Management
Yes
Orchestration
Yes
Reporting Analytics / Visualization
Yes
Task Management
Yes