AWS CloudFormation vs Azure Bicep
| AWS CloudFormation | Azure Bicep | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration language | yaml/json | hcl |
| Supported clouds | AWS | Azure |
| State management | managed | managed |
| Policy as code | Yes | Yes |
| Drift detection | Yes | Yes |
| Import existing resources | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted execution | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Infrastructure as Code Tools, Best Cloud Orchestration Software, Best IT Configuration Management Software. On The Geeks Club, AWS CloudFormation scores higher on our published basis.