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ArchFormation vs Fastgen

Fastgen is a no-code backend builder similar to Webflow, not specialized for AWS Terraform.

Short answer: Pick ArchFormation if you want visual AWS IaC generation; pick Fastgen if you want no-code backend design. ArchFormation has a free plan, paid from $49/month.

Which to pick

Pick ArchFormation if you want…

  • Visual AWS IaC generation

Pick Fastgen if you want…

  • No-code backend design

Side by side

What it is
ArchFormation:ArchFormation is a no-code visual builder that designs AWS cloud architectures and exports production-ready Terraform code.
Fastgen:Webflow for the Backend
Best for
ArchFormation:Visual AWS IaC generation
Fastgen:No-code backend design
Who it’s for
ArchFormation:Developers, startups, and organizations building AWS infrastructure.
Fastgen:—
Pricing
ArchFormation:Freemium
Fastgen:Subscription
Starting price
ArchFormation:$49/month (Developer)
Fastgen:—
Free plan or trial
ArchFormation:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
Fastgen:—
Plans
ArchFormation:Free $0 / month per month · Developer $49 / month per month · Startup $490 / month per month
Fastgen:—
Works with
ArchFormation:AWS, Kubernetes, GitHub
Fastgen:—

ArchFormation features

  • Drag-and-drop canvas. Design cloud architectures by dragging AWS and Kubernetes components onto a visual canvas.
  • Terraform code export. Generate production-ready Terraform scripts that can be downloaded or pushed to GitHub.
  • Pre-built IaC templates. Use ready-made templates for common workloads like Kubernetes clusters or static websites.
  • Multi-environment support. Configure components for multiple environments and share resources across them.
  • Zero-trust security. Automatic security settings are applied to each component and connection as you build.
  • GitHub integration. Sync generated Terraform code directly with a GitHub repository for version control.
  • Enterprise features. SSO, custom feature requests, and 24/7 support for large organizations.
  • Token-based limits. Each plan includes a set number of tokens per project to control resource usage.

Fastgen features

Webflow for the Backend

ArchFormation vs Fastgen FAQ

What is the difference between ArchFormation and Fastgen?+

Fastgen is a no-code backend builder similar to Webflow, not specialized for AWS Terraform.

Should I use ArchFormation or Fastgen?+

Pick ArchFormation if you want visual AWS IaC generation. Pick Fastgen if you want no-code backend design.

Is ArchFormation or Fastgen free?+

ArchFormation has a free plan; paid plans start at $49/month (Developer). Fastgen is listed on DevHunt as a paid subscription.

On DevHunt

ArchFormation

7 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jul 22, 2025

Fastgen

95 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 3, 2023

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