Terrateam vs. Terraform Cloud
All the GitOps automation, policy controls, and audit capabilities of Terraform Cloud at a fraction of the cost, with better GitHub integration.
Stop paying for resources under management
Terrateam gives you audit logs, policy controls, team approvals, and GitHub-native workflows, all at a flat rate.
Terraform Cloud charges extra for features that should be table stakes, like using your own runners or deploying in your own environment.
Terraform Cloud Pricing Adds Up Fast
Terraform Cloud charges up to $0.99 per resource per month, before runner costs or enterprise fees. Terrateam gives you everything you need for a flat rate.
At a Glance
Included Features
Terrateam
Runners, policies, drift detection
Terraform Cloud
Extra cost for runners, policies, SSO
Pricing Model
Terrateam
Flat rate; no runner fees
Terraform Cloud
Resources under management
Private Runners
Terrateam
Unlimited, included free
Terraform Cloud
Enterprise tier only
| Feature | Terrateam | Terraform Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosting | Available for all tiers | Enterprise tier only (Terraform Enterprise) |
| Cost to scale 10x | Flat rate | High & unpredictable |
| Private Runners | Unlimited, included free | Enterprise tier only |
| Policy Enforcement | OPA, Conftest, custom | Sentinel (proprietary) |
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Access & Control
Terrateam
Uses GitHub teams and permissions, no separate identity system to manage.
Terraform Cloud
Separate user management, no native GitHub team sync.
Verdict:
Terrateam respects your GitHub org boundaries. TFC adds overhead.
Pricing & Scale
Terrateam
Flat-rate pricing with unlimited runs and private runners. Predictable costs as you scale.
Terraform Cloud
Resources under management pricing model. Enterprise tier starts at $20K+ per year.
Verdict:
Terrateam makes scaling affordable. TFC makes it expensive.
Workflow Flexibility
Terrateam
Customizable workflows with pre/post hooks. Support for any IaC engine, not just Terraform.
Terraform Cloud
Terraform-only. Limited customization options. Rigid workflow model.
Verdict:
Terrateam adapts to your workflow. TFC forces you to adapt to it.
Self-Hosting
Terrateam
Available for all tiers. Simple Docker deployment. Open-source core.
Terraform Cloud
Enterprise tier only (Terraform Enterprise). Complex deployment. Closed source.
Verdict:
Terrateam gives you control. TFC locks you in.
Feature Comparison Grid
| Capability | Terrateam | Terraform Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Self-hosted Option | All tiers | Enterprise only ($20K+) |
| Private Runners | Unlimited, free | Enterprise only |
| Cost to scale 10x | Flat rate | High & unpredictable |
| GitHub Team Sync | Native | No |
| OpenTofu Support | Yes | No |
| Terragrunt Support | Yes | No |
| Pre/Post Hooks | Yes | Limited |
Use Case Guidance
| Scenario | Terrateam | Terraform Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub-first team | Best fit | Requires context switching |
| Budget-conscious scaling | Predictable | Expensive at scale |
| Self-hosting needed | All tiers | Enterprise only ($20K+) |
| Multi-engine IaC | Native | Terraform only |
| Custom workflows | Highly flexible | Limited |
"We were spending over $10,000 a month on Terraform Cloud. With Terrateam, we cut that by 80% while getting better GitHub integration and more flexible workflows."
Engineering Lead, Global Financial Institution
Stop paying for every Terraform resource
Get enterprise features without enterprise pricing. Terrateam gives you the GitOps automation you need at a fraction of the cost.