Scalr
What it is
Scalr is an infrastructure-as-code platform for platform teams, described as a drop-in Terraform Cloud replacement that provides a standardized workflow for developer self-service. It supports Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and runs, which can execute on Scalr-managed or self-hosted agents; self-hosted agents have no extra charge. GitOps features include apply-before-merge, pull request commands and summaries, and branch-aware state protection. Scalr detects drift in Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and provides drift dashboards. Policy checks can use Open Policy Agent and Checkov, alongside role-based access controls. The integration catalog includes services 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 at rest and in transit, and conducts third-party penetration testing at least annually. Business is free for up to 50 runs per month; additional business usage costs $0.99 per run, with volume discounts. Enterprise pricing is by quote and starts at 20,000 runs per year. Scalr says it was founded in 2011.
For and against
For
- Supports Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and runs.
- Runs can use Scalr-managed or self-hosted agents.
- Detects drift and provides drift dashboards.
- Business plan includes 50 runs per month free.
- Supports OPA and Checkov policy-as-code checks.
Against
- Business usage above 50 runs costs $0.99 per run.
- Enterprise price is available by quote only.
- Enterprise starts at 20,000 runs per year.
The verdict
Scalr brings Terraform and OpenTofu workflows together with policy checks, drift detection, and pull request features. Business is free for up to 50 monthly runs, while Enterprise pricing is by quote.
Who it suits
Scalr suits platform engineers building and managing platforms at scale while enabling developer self-service. Teams using Terraform or OpenTofu and seeking policy checks, drift detection, or self-hosted execution may find its listed capabilities relevant.
Plans and prices
Business
50 runs per month free · additional usage billed per run · core features
Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
Enterprise
Starting at 20,000 runs per year · all core and enterprise features · Technical Account Manager · Slack shared channel support
Read 4 Oct 2026 · scalr.com
On the record
- Agents
- Runs can execute on Scalr-managed or self-hosted agents, and pricing says self-hosted agents have no extra charge.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Scalr says it was founded in 2011.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Drift detection
- Scalr detects drift in Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and provides drift dashboards.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- GitOps
- Scalr supports apply-before-merge, pull request slash commands, run summaries posted to pull requests, and branch-aware state protection.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Identity
- Scalr supports SAML 2.0 single sign-on and SCIM provisioning through its Okta integration.docs.scalr.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Infrastructure as code
- The platform supports Terraform and OpenTofu workspaces and runs.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.docs.scalr.io · read 4 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- Scalr says it is for platform engineers building and managing platforms at scale while enabling developer self-service.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Policy and governance
- Scalr supports Open Policy Agent and Checkov policy-as-code checks, plus role-based access controls.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Product
- Scalr is a cost-effective, drop-in replacement for Terraform Cloud that provides platform teams a standardized workflow for developer self-service.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- 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.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- State storage
- Workspace state can be stored in Scalr or in a customer-owned bucket on the Enterprise plan.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Enterprise includes a Technical Account Manager and Slack shared channel support; Scalr says it typically responds to contact messages within one business day.scalr.com · read 4 Oct 2026
