Apache Ant vs. HashiCorp Packer

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Apache Ant
Score 8.0 out of 10
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Apache Ant is a Java library and command-line tool whose mission is to drive processes described in build files as targets and extension points dependent upon each other. The main known usage of Ant is the build of Java applications. Ant supplies a number of built-in tasks allowing to compile, assemble, test and run Java applications.N/A
HashiCorp Packer
Score 10.0 out of 10
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HashiCorp Packer automates the creation of machine images, coming out of the box with support to build images for Amazon EC2, CloudStack, DigitalOcean, Docker, Google Compute Engine, Microsoft Azure, QEMU, VirtualBox, and VMware.N/A
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Apache AntHashiCorp Packer
Editions & Modules
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Apache AntHashiCorp Packer
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Ratings
Apache AntHashiCorp Packer
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
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10.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
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10.0
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
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10.0
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Implementation Rating
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10.0
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User Testimonials
Apache AntHashiCorp Packer
Likelihood to Recommend
Apache
Apache Ant is suitable for the scenarios where central repository is not required for your developed application and It has a great architecture with less complexity and the situation where automated configuration is needed then Apache Ant is not suitable for that use case. Apache Ant is easy to use tool.
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HashiCorp
We use packer to generate new machine images for multiple platforms on every change to our Configuration Management tools like Chef/Puppet/Ansible It's act single tool for Image building for Multi-provider like AWS/Azure/GCP Helps to achieve Dev/Prod Parity Packer itself doesn't have a state like Terraform. You can't do packer output AMI ID. If you have a scenario where you want to maintain the state for images it would be tough to manage via Packer.
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Pros
Apache
  • Support non java application development as well
  • Flexible
  • XML scripting
  • Support any platform
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HashiCorp
  • Multi-provider portability
  • Greater testability
  • Super fast infrastructure deployment
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Cons
Apache
  • Better lifecycle management can be done
  • So much configuration details needs to provide
  • Order of the flow needs to define in advance
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HashiCorp
  • Manageability
  • Manageability
  • Manageability
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Likelihood to Renew
Apache
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HashiCorp
We are happy with the use of Packer in our organization. Apart from manageability, I don't find any other drawback with Packer.
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Usability
Apache
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HashiCorp
It's best for building Image with many features and benefits.
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Support Rating
Apache
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HashiCorp
I only once required support and it was very smooth.
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Implementation Rating
Apache
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HashiCorp
I haven't found any issue in Implementation that itself describes how well this tool is built.
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Alternatives Considered
Apache
Compare to other tools like Eclipse or Jenkins, Apache Ant is really easy to use tool. and It is very flexible tool which can be learn in couple of days time. And Apache ant help to write the custom java based hooks which enable more capabilities and features in the application
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HashiCorp
There are lot of tools in market which does the job for Image creation but all of them are not complete Machine/Image as a code. All other alternatives can create Image partially. Main reason for selecting Packer are Packer is lightweight, portable, and command-line driven Packer helps keep development, staging, and production as similar as possible. Packer automates the creation of any type of machine image Multi-provider portability is the feature to die for
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Return on Investment
Apache
  • Overall positive impact
  • Speed up the development process
  • Easy deployment process
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HashiCorp
  • Super fast infrastructure deployment
  • Quick turnaround of infrastructure in multiple cloud using single tool.
  • Increase productivity by reducing time in infrastructure building.
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