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OpenTofu vs Scalr
Both stand on infrastructure as code tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
OpenTofu combines configuration-based infrastructure management with state tracking, reusable modules, and broad provider support. Its OCI provider installation remains secondary, rather than primary.
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Choose Scalr if your platform team wants Terraform and OpenTofu workflows with developer self-service, policy checks, and drift detection. Its free Business allowance covers up to 50 monthly runs, with additional usage billed per run. Look elsewhere if you need a published Enterprise price or customer-owned bucket state storage without the Enterprise plan.
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| OpenTofu | Scalr | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | opentofu.org | scalr.com |
| On infrastructure as code tools | #8 of 31 | #12 of 31 |
OpenTofu: what it does well
- Free open-source tool with a listed free plan.
- Terraform-compatible workflows and configurations.
- Client-side state encryption supports several key providers.
- Independent resources can be created or modified in parallel.
- Providers can be installed from mirrors or caches.
What to know first
- OCI is not yet the primary provider source.
- Changes depend on maintaining an infrastructure state file.
Scalr: what it does well
- Supports Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and runs.
- Runs can execute on self-hosted agents at no extra charge.
- Drift dashboards cover Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces.
- Supports Open Policy Agent and Checkov policy checks.
- Business includes 50 runs per month free.
What to know first
- Business usage above 50 runs per month costs $0.99 per run.
- Enterprise pricing is available by quote.
- Customer-owned bucket state storage is available on Enterprise.
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