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Spec score 7.6 #19 of 35 in Cloud Management Software

What it is

Scalr is an infrastructure-as-code platform for platform engineers building standardized developer self-service workflows. It is described as a drop-in replacement for Terraform Cloud and supports Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and runs. Runs can execute on Scalr-managed or self-hosted agents, with no extra charge for self-hosted agents. GitOps functions include applying before merge, pull-request slash commands, run summaries posted to pull requests and branch-aware state protection. Scalr detects drift in Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and provides drift dashboards. Teams can enforce Open Policy Agent and Checkov policy-as-code checks with role-based access controls. Integrations include cloud and developer tools such as AWS EventBridge, Backstage, Datadog, Infracost, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Okta, Terragrunt, VS Code, VCS providers and webhooks. Scalr states that it is SOC 2 Type II attested, encrypts data in transit and at rest, and conducts third-party penetration testing at least annually. Business is free for 50 runs monthly; additional usage is $0.99 per run.

Spec sheet

Product
Scalr is a cost-effective, drop-in replacement for Terraform Cloud that provides platform teams a standardized workflow for developer self-service.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Intended users
Scalr says it is for platform engineers building and managing platforms at scale while enabling developer self-service.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Integrations
The integration catalog includes AWS EventBridge, Backstage, Checkov, Wiz, Dependabot, Datadog, Infracost, Microsoft Teams, OpenMetrics, OPA, Okta, SAML SSO, Slack, Terragrunt, VS Code, VCS providers, and webhooks.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.scalr.io
Security
Scalr states it is SOC 2 Type II attested, encrypts data at rest and in transit, and performs third-party penetration testing at least annually.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Support
Enterprise includes a Technical Account Manager and Slack shared channel support; Scalr says it typically responds to contact messages within one business day.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Founded
2011Read 28 Sep 2026 · scalr.com
Agents
Runs can execute on Scalr-managed or self-hosted agents, and pricing says self-hosted agents have no extra charge.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Company history
Scalr says it was founded in 2011.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Drift detection
Scalr detects drift in Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and provides drift dashboards.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
GitOps
Scalr supports apply-before-merge, pull request slash commands, run summaries posted to pull requests, and branch-aware state protection.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Identity
Scalr supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on and SCIM provisioning through its Okta integration.Read 4 Oct 2026 · docs.scalr.io
Infrastructure as code
The platform supports Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and runs.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Policy and governance
Scalr supports Open Policy Agent and Checkov policy-as-code checks, plus role-based access controls.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
State storage
Workspace state can be stored in Scalr or in a customer-owned bucket on the Enterprise plan.Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com

Plans and prices

Business Free Free up to 50 runs/mo; business usage is $0.99 per run with volume discounts; annual plans available 50 runs per month free · additional usage billed per run · core features Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Enterprise Priced on request Request a quote Starting at 20,000 runs per year · all core and enterprise features · Technical Account Manager · Slack shared channel support · higher dedicated CPU/Mem resources Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces
  • Managed or self-hosted execution agents
  • Drift detection with dashboards
  • Policy checks and role-based access controls
  • Business plan includes 50 free monthly runs

Limits

  • Business usage above allowance costs $0.99 per run
  • Enterprise pricing requires a quote
  • Some enterprise features require Enterprise
  • Technical Account Manager is Enterprise-only

Who it suits

Scalr suits platform teams managing Terraform or OpenTofu at scale while providing developer self-service. Enterprise adds dedicated support and higher dedicated resources.

Verdict

Scalr combines Terraform and OpenTofu execution with GitOps controls, drift visibility and policy checks. Its free Business tier covers 50 runs monthly, while larger deployments use quoted Enterprise access.

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