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OTF vs Tofu Controller
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| Fact | OTF | Tofu Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | MPL-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 704 | 1.7k |
| Latest | v0.6.3 | v0.16.5 |
| Last push | 2026-07-16 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 5 days between releases | about 46 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 1 commit author on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace HCP Terraform. Alternatives to HCP Terraform →
Full replacementOTFImplements the HCP Terraform API, so the cloud block and terraform login work against a server you run, with workspaces, remote runs and state.
PartialTofu ControllerReconciles Terraform and OpenTofu from Flux sources, with plans and drift detection, without a run UI.
OTF
- v0.6.32026-06-11k8s: service account permission issue when listing jobs (#961) (c6e2d93)
- v0.6.22026-06-08add startupProbe and enable probes to be configurable (#957) (6a7b996)
- v0.6.12026-06-03allow IAP user auth access to UI (#955) (79bd1aa)
- v0.6.02026-05-28bump default terraform and tofu to latest version
- v0.5.242026-04-19run triggers (#942) (a2c051b), closes #614
OTF
✓ signed The latest release, v0.6.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Tofu Controller
unsigned The latest release, v0.16.5, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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