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Terraform Cloud vs Travis CI: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Terraform Cloud and Travis CI. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Terraform Cloud starts at $0.1/mo, making it $14/mo cheaper than Travis CI ($13.75/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Terraform Cloud vs Travis CI: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureTerraform CloudTravis CI
Starting Price$0.1/mo$13.75/mo
Number of Plans43
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Terraform Cloud is the more affordable option, starting at $0.1/mo compared to Travis CI's $13.75/mo. Both are Dev Tools with 7 combined pricing plans and 28 features compared.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Dev Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
Terraform Cloud
Terraform Cloud
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Travis CI
Travis CI
Try it free
Tier 1
Essentials
$0/monthCheapest
$1 / year
Includes
  • Cloud
  • Infrastructure as code
  • Professional individuals or teams
  • Get started with $500 trial credit
Start with Essentials
Usage Based
$14/month
$11 / year
Includes
  • 420,000 Linux build credits per year
  • 80 Concurrent jobs
  • Premium VMs available
  • Linux customized images addon
Start with Usage Based
Tier 2
Standard
$0/monthCheapest
$6 / year
Includes
  • Cloud
  • Infrastructure automation
  • Lifecycle management
  • Get started with $500 trial credit
  • Includes HCP Waypoint
Start with Standard
Server
$34/month
$28 / year
Includes
  • On-Premise or Private Cloud
  • Perforce and Subversion CI/CD
  • Premium Support Options
Start with Server
Tier 3
Premium
$1/monthCheapest
$12 / year
Includes
  • Cloud
  • Maximize IT investments
  • Secure self-service workflow
  • Get started with $500 trial credit
  • Includes HCP Waypoint
Start with Premium
Unlimited Plan
$72/month
$60 / year
Includes
  • Unlimited build credits, collaborators and repositories
  • 1 to 300 Concurrent jobs
  • Premium VMs available
Start with Unlimited Plan
Tier 4
Custom Pricing
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Self-managed
  • Security compliance
  • Operational needs
  • Premium support included
Start with Custom Pricing

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Terraform Cloud

Infrastructure as code provisioning with HCL by HashiCorp

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Travis CI

Hosted CI/CD service for open-source and private projects

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Our Pick

Terraform Cloud

Terraform Cloud starts at $13.65/mo lower ($0.1/mo vs $13.75/mo), offers 4 tiers vs 3.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Terraform Cloud

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Terraform Cloud if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Terraform Cloud starts at $0.1/mo, saving $13.65/mo compared to Travis CI at $13.75/mo
  • You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You want more features built-in—Terraform Cloud offers 8 additional features across its plans
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—Terraform Cloud offers negotiated terms for large deployments

Choose Travis CI if:

  • You want Travis CI's approach to incremental feature unlocking across its 3 pricing tiers
  • Travis CI's feature bundling aligns with how Dev Tools teams actually work day-to-day
  • Travis CI better aligns with Dev Tools-specific workflows and team collaboration patterns

Terraform Cloud is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $0.1/mo compared to Travis CI's $13.75/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Terraform Cloud saving approximately $683/month. Terraform Cloud offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Travis CI's 3, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Terraform Cloud provides 18 total features versus 10 for Travis CI, offering a richer feature set depending on your specific needs. If controlling SaaS spend is a priority, Terraform Cloud offers the better cost-to-value ratio. Consider Travis CI only if its unique capabilities directly address a gap Terraform Cloud cannot fill.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Terraform Cloud vs Travis CI

Which is cheaper, Terraform Cloud or Travis CI?
As of March 2026, Terraform Cloud starts at a lower price point. Terraform Cloud starts at $0.1/mo while Travis CI starts at $13.75/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Terraform Cloud have vs Travis CI?
Terraform Cloud offers 4 pricing plans, while Travis CI offers 3 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Can I save money by paying annually for Terraform Cloud or Travis CI?
Both Terraform Cloud and Travis CI offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
Does Terraform Cloud or Travis CI offer custom enterprise pricing?
Terraform Cloud offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Travis CI lists all its pricing publicly.
How do Terraform Cloud and Travis CI compare for Dev Tools?
Both Terraform Cloud and Travis CI are Dev Tools. Terraform Cloud offers 4 plans starting at $0.1/mo, while Travis CI offers 3 plans starting at $13.75/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

  1. Terraform Cloud Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Travis CI Official PricingVendor pricing page

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