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Google Cloud Policy Controller vs Terraform Test Framework
Both stand on infrastructure policy as code tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Visit Google Cloud Policy Controller Paid LinuxSelf-hosted
TF2 brings pre-deployment policy checks and deployed-infrastructure tests into a framework with Terraform and CI/CD integrations. Its stated scope stops short of runtime enforcement, and the project remains under development.
Visit Terraform Test FrameworkThe facts
| Google Cloud Policy Controller | Terraform Test Framework | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | docs.cloud.google.com | tf2project.io |
| On infrastructure policy as code tools | #20 of 25 | #24 of 25 |
Google Cloud Policy Controller: what it does well
Terraform Test Framework: what it does well
- Free and open source under Apache 2.0.
- Tests Terraform code and deployed infrastructure.
- Supports Python-based compliance and policy tests.
- Integrates with four listed CI/CD systems.
- Official Docker image is available for CI/CD.
What to know first
- Does not provide runtime enforcement.
- The maker describes the project as under development.
- Changelog lists version 0.2.0 from September 30, 2022.
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