Pulumi vs Terraform

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

Terraform

Pros

Cons

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Pulumi is a ai coding tools while Terraform is a tool. We picked Pulumi based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

Pulumi wins

Based on overall popularity. Pulumi is more widely used, but Terraform excels in its own space.