CloudForge vs Pluralith
Diagrams generated from Terraform state
Pluralith goes the opposite direction to CloudForge: it generates diagrams *from* existing Terraform code and state, great for documentation and plan review. CloudForge is design-first — start from a blank canvas, a template, or your live cloud, and generate the Terraform.
| Capability | CloudForge | Pluralith |
|---|---|---|
| Diagram from existing Terraform | Import & visualize .tf files | |
| Design-first canvas (blank → architecture) | ||
| Terraform generation | ||
| AI architect | ||
| Live cloud import (no code needed) | ||
| Cost estimation | Plan-based cost | |
| Deploy with approval | ||
| Free tier |
The honest verdict
Pluralith documents the Terraform you already wrote. CloudForge designs the Terraform you haven't — and still visualizes what you have via import.
Pluralith is best for documenting and reviewing existing Terraform codebases. Comparison based on publicly available information as of July 2026 — check both vendors for current details.