Table presenting the differences between Terraform, Terragrunt, Pulumi, and Terraspace:
| Features | Terraform | Terragrunt | Pulumi | Terraspace |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Purpose | Infrastructure provisioning and management. | Helps manage configurations in large Terraform setups. | Modern infrastructure as code across cloud providers. | Facilitates infrastructure as code and orchestration. |
| Configuration Language | HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL) | Inherits Terraform configuration language (HCL) | Supports programming languages (JavaScript, Python). | Utilizes Ruby for configurations. |
| State Management | Utilizes state files to manage infrastructure state. | Leverages Terraform state files for managing state. | State management is handled internally. | Manages state and configuration. |
| Workspaces Support | Supports workspaces for managing multiple environments. | Integrates with Terraform workspaces for managing configurations. | Offers projects for managing multiple environments. | Facilitates workspaces for managing environments. |
| Dependency Handling | Requires manual handling of dependencies. | Provides helper functions for managing dependencies. | Manages dependencies through code. | Manages dependencies and handles modularity. |
| Scaling and Modularity | Supports modules for creating reusable configurations. | Enhances modularity through configuration inheritance. | Offers modularity and code reuse for scaling. | Provides modularity and scalability for infrastructures. |
| Cloud Provider Support | Supports various cloud providers and services. | Inherits Terraform’s support for cloud providers. | Offers support for multiple cloud providers. | Supports multiple cloud providers. |
| Configuration Management | Configuration of resources using resource blocks. | Manages configurations with included helper functions. | Defines resources using programming languages. | Defines resources and infrastructure with flexibility. |
| Community & Ecosystem | Large community with extensive provider support. | Inherits Terraform’s ecosystem and community. | Growing community with flexible provider support. | Smaller community but actively growing. |
This table provides an overview of the features and differences among Terraform, Terragrunt, Pulumi, and Terraspace, outlining their strengths and purposes within the Infrastructure as Code landscape.