Pulumi vs Ansible

Infrastructure as Code for developers who'd rather write real code than YAML incantations meets ansible. Here's our take.

Pulumi

Nice Pick

Infrastructure as Code for developers who'd rather write real code than YAML incantations.

Pros

• Uses general-purpose languages like TypeScript and Python for better code reuse and testing
• Supports multiple cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes) in a unified workflow
• Integrates seamlessly with existing development tools and CI/CD pipelines

Cons

• Can be overkill for simple infrastructure, adding unnecessary complexity
• Steeper learning curve compared to simpler IaC tools like Terraform

Ansible

Pros

Cons

The Verdict

Use Pulumi if: You want uses general-purpose languages like typescript and python for better code reuse and testing and can live with can be overkill for simple infrastructure, adding unnecessary complexity.

Use Ansible if: You prioritize its strengths over what Pulumi offers.

The Bottom Line

Pulumi wins

Infrastructure as Code for developers who'd rather write real code than YAML incantations.