Gruntwork
Scalable Infrastructure as Code built for Terraform and OpenTofu.
Overview
Gruntwork offers a comprehensive suite of tools, services, and a library of over 350,000 lines of battle-tested infrastructure code for AWS. Their goal is to help companies get up and running on cloud infrastructure quickly and correctly by providing pre-built, customizable modules for common architectural patterns, reducing the time to launch from months to days. Gruntwork's offerings include the IaC Library, Terragrunt for keeping code DRY, and reference architectures that are CIS compliant.
✨ Key Features
- Infrastructure as Code Library with 350,000+ lines of code
- Reusable modules for AWS services like EKS, VPC, RDS, and ECS
- Terragrunt, an open-source tool for managing Terraform code
- CIS-compliant Reference Architecture
- Commercial support and maintenance for all modules
- End-to-end tech stack for provisioning, configuration, and deployment
- Pipelines for secure CI/CD for infrastructure code
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Provides a comprehensive, pre-built library of battle-tested code
- Includes Terragrunt for managing Terraform at scale
- Focus on providing a foundational framework rather than just a tool
Unique Value: Gruntwork provides a battle-tested, production-ready IaC foundation, saving companies months or years of development time compared to building from scratch.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Deploying CIS-compliant AWS foundations
- Spinning up EKS clusters, RDS instances, and full VPCs quickly
- Accelerating IT compliance goals
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who require a fully managed, click-and-deploy service without code interaction
- Organizations that need extensive customization beyond the provided modules
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike building in-house, Gruntwork offers a maintained and supported library. Compared to consultants, it provides a reusable and documented framework that empowers the internal team.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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