What is OpenTofu?

OpenTofu represents a fork of Terraform, launched by a consortium of companies such as Gruntwork, Spacelift, Harness, Env0, and Scalr, in response to HashiCorp's shift from an open-source license to the Business Source License (BUSL). This initiative has attracted substantial support from a diverse array of stakeholders. From a technical standpoint, OpenTofu 1.6.x is quite similar to Terraform 1.6.x in terms of features, yet the two projects are anticipated to diverge over time. A notable difference is that OpenTofu functions as an open-source project, which seeks to promote collaborative development without being under the control of a single organization. While companies may encounter difficulties when making the switch to a new platform, the risks associated with staying on a project that alters its licensing unexpectedly can be even greater. Transitioning to OpenTofu is further supported by its transfer to the Linux Foundation, which helps reduce the risks involved, and its promise to retain feature parity with Terraform in future updates serves to lessen any potential technical complications. This collaborative framework not only boosts transparency but also encourages wider community participation in the continuous evolution of OpenTofu. Ultimately, the movement towards OpenTofu signifies a broader push for more democratic and open development practices in software within the industry.

Pricing

Price Starts At:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

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Company Facts

Company Name:
OpenTofu
Company Website:
opentofu.org

Product Details

Deployment
Linux
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Video Library
Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

OpenTofu Categories and Features

DevOps Software

Approval Workflow
Dashboard
KPIs
Policy Management
Portfolio Management
Prioritization
Release Management
Timeline Management
Troubleshooting Reports

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