driftctl
The open-source tool for infrastructure drift detection.
Overview
driftctl is a command-line interface tool that specializes in detecting, tracking, and alerting on infrastructure drift between your Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and your cloud environments. It helps to identify unmanaged resources and discrepancies between your Terraform state and the actual state of your cloud resources. By providing a clear overview of drift, driftctl enables teams to maintain a secure and consistent infrastructure.
✨ Key Features
- Drift Detection
- Unmanaged Resource Discovery
- IaC Coverage Analysis
- Multiple Cloud Provider Support (AWS, GCP, Azure, GitHub)
- CI/CD Integration
- Multiple Output Formats (JSON, HTML)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Focus on drift detection for unmanaged resources
- Open-source and community-driven
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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