MPL-2.0
OpenTofu
Open-source infrastructure as code compatible with Terraform workflows
An open-source infrastructure-as-code tool used to declaratively manage cloud resources and deployments.
In depth
What it is
OpenTofu is an open-source infrastructure-as-code tool used to declaratively manage cloud resources and deployments.
Key features
- Plan/apply - Plan-and-apply workflow with state tracking.
- Providers - Provider ecosystem for cloud and SaaS APIs.
- HCL - HCL configuration with modules and variables.
- State backends - Remote state, locking, and drift management patterns.
Strengths
- Plan/apply - Plan-and-apply workflow with state tracking.
- Providers - Provider ecosystem for cloud and SaaS APIs.
- HCL - HCL configuration with modules and variables.
Trade-offs
- State management - State handling and secrets require careful design.
- Provider churn - Provider behavior changes can affect repeatability.
- Change safety - Large plans need guardrails and review conventions.
Pricing
Open-source software. Direct license cost is zero; costs are typically infrastructure, operations, and optional paid support or hosting.
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