Side by side
Modality vs Terraform
Both stand on rollback management. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APILinuxMac+2
Modality combines GitHub-based releases, previews, managed databases, observability, and optional self-hosting. Check plan limits if you need custom domains or cloud-only capabilities on your own server.
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Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Terraform provides a configuration-based workflow, reusable modules, and providers for connecting to services. HCP Terraform adds collaboration and governance options, with plan limits and pricing varying by offering.
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| Modality | Terraform | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Self-hosted runner: $5 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | modality.sh | developer.hashicorp.com |
| On rollback management | #18 of 25 | #14 of 25 |
Modality: what it does well
- Deploys apps and static sites
- GitHub branch builds and releases
- Pull-request preview URLs
- Managed database options
- Runtime and deployment logs
What to know first
- No ongoing free plan
- Starts at $9/mo after trial
- Custom domains absent on Basic
- Some features are cloud-only
Terraform: what it does well
- Workflow separates configuration, plan review, and approved changes.
- Registry offers providers and reusable modules.
- HCP Terraform stores state remotely with encryption at rest.
- Downloads are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- HCP Terraform Free is limited to 500 managed resources.
- Trusted providers and modules can access workspace variables and state.
- Enterprise pricing is custom and requires contacting sales.
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