Infrastructure as code in TypeScript, Python, Go, or C# — not YAML
Pulumi lets you define cloud infrastructure using languages you already know — TypeScript, Python, Go, C#, Java, or YAML — instead of Terraform's HCL. The state and orchestration model is similar to Terraform, but you get loops, functions, classes, IDE autocomplete, and unit-testable infrastructure code.
It is the second most-adopted IaC tool after Terraform, with strong AWS, Azure, GCP, and Kubernetes coverage.
You write a Pulumi program in your chosen language describing the resources you want — an S3 bucket, a Kubernetes namespace, an Azure Function. Run pulumi up, and Pulumi diffs against the state and creates, updates, or deletes resources. State can live in Pulumi Cloud (free for individuals), an S3 bucket, or self-managed.
Because it is real code, you can write reusable component libraries, run unit tests with mocking, and integrate with package managers (npm, pip, NuGet). Policy-as-code via CrossGuard lets you enforce guardrails like "no public S3 buckets" before pulumi up runs.
Individual is free for solo developers — unlimited resources, Pulumi Cloud state, and basic features. Team is $75/month for the first 3 users, then $50/user/month. Business Critical is custom pricing for compliance, SSO, and audit logging. Enterprise adds dedicated support and on-prem options.
The pricing model changed in 2023 to be resource-based on top of seats — most teams will not hit the resource cap, but it is worth modelling if you manage thousands of resources.
| Tool | Language | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Pulumi | TS, Python, Go, C# | Teams that hate HCL |
| Terraform / OpenTofu | HCL | Largest IaC ecosystem, most providers |
| AWS CDK | TS, Python, Go, Java | AWS-only shops |
| Crossplane | YAML / Kubernetes | K8s-native control planes |
Individual tier is free forever — unlimited resources, no credit card.
Platform teams use Pulumi to codify internal standards and create shared libraries for application teams. Pulumi's language support lets teams package infrastructure patterns as functions or classes, reducing duplication across projects. Deployments stay consistent while application teams retain flexibility.
SRE teams use Pulumi to manage infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP from a single codebase. Pulumi integrates with CI/CD pipelines to trigger deployments on Git commits. State tracking and drift detection reduce manual firefighting.
Engineers write infrastructure and application logic in the same language, often in the same repository. Pulumi enables faster iteration—changes to infrastructure and code ship together through standard Git and CI workflows.
Quarterly access to product leadership.
Bonus credits redeemable on partner tooling.
We re-verify the offer every quarter so it never goes stale.
Hit the button on this page — opens the partner site in a new tab.
Check your investor or accelerator benefits portal for the Pulumi partner code. Y Combinator, Sequoia, and most Tier 1 VCs have codes available.
Renewals stay at the same rate — verified by us, not the vendor.
| Feature | Pulumi |
|---|---|
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Cheapest paid plan | $0/mo |
| Annual discount | Up to 25% |
| Refund window | 30 days |
| Setup time | < 1 hour |
| Best for | Founders |
“Multi-cloud management across AWS and Azure is genuinely seamless”
“Excellent for teams that already write real code”
“Real code with real testing — no more untestable YAML”
