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HCP Terraform (HashiCorp) vs Spacelift

A sourced, side-by-side comparison for iac automation. HCP Terraform (HashiCorp) has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.

HCP Terraform (HashiCorp) has the lower entry price — HCP Terraform (HashiCorp) starts at $0/mo, Spacelift at $0/mo. Free tier: HCP Terraform (HashiCorp) Yes, Spacelift Yes. HIPAA: HCP Terraform (HashiCorp) —, Spacelift —.

As of 2026-06-18 · figures link to their source below

Side by side

HCP Terraform (HashiCorp)

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Free (PAYG allowance))
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2
GDPR
Best forHashiCorp ecosystem users

Spacelift

$0/mo entry
Entry price$0/mo (Free)
Free tierYes
HIPAA (BAA)
SOC 2Yes
GDPR
Best forregulated industries

Sources — HCP Terraform (HashiCorp): hashicorp.com (verified 2026-06-18) · Spacelift: spacelift.io (verified 2026-06-18)

Key features

HCP Terraform (HashiCorp): Per-resource usage-based billing (no seat fees); HCP Waypoint self-service templates (Standard+); Integrated with full HCP platform (Vault, Packer, Consul); Multi-year Flex plans available via sales

Spacelift: FedRAMP authorized (first IaC platform); SOC 2 Type II certified; Air-gapped and on-prem deployment options; Policy-as-code with OPA

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