driftctl
The open-source tool for infrastructure drift detection.
Overview
driftctl is a free and open-source command-line interface (CLI) tool that scans cloud environments and compares the running infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) definitions. It helps developers and DevOps teams to detect, track, and alert on drift, which is the difference between the desired state defined in code and the actual state of the infrastructure. It supports AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, and GitHub.
✨ Key Features
- Drift Detection as Code
- Multi-Cloud Support (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Multiple IaC sources (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Filtering and customization of drift analysis
- CI/CD Integration
- Open Source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and free
- Focused specifically on drift detection
- CLI-first approach
Unique Value: Provides a simple, fast, and extensible way to manage infrastructure drift as code, completely for free.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Continuous monitoring of infrastructure drift
- Security auditing for unauthorized changes
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Real-time infrastructure provisioning
- Cost management
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike managed platforms, it's a lightweight CLI that can be easily integrated anywhere without vendor lock-in.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully open-source and free.
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