Market Research Report: Scalr Inc.

Company Overview

Name

Scalr Inc.

Mission

Scalr aims to simplify the complex world of DevOps automation by crafting high-quality, thoughtful products that empower organizations globally.

Founding Details

• Founded: February 2011

• Founders: Sebastian Stadil and Igor Savchenko

Key People

• CEO & Founder: Sebastian Stadil

• CTO & Founder: Igor Savchenko

• Board Member: Chris Kemp

• Board Member: Vinnie McSweeney

Headquarters

No specific information is provided about the exact location of the headquarters.

Number of Employees

No information is available.

Revenue

No information is available.

Known For

Scalr is particularly known for its DevOps automation solutions and building infrastructure-as-code platforms, notably supporting Terraform and OpenTofu.

Products

Product Offerings

Scalr provides Terraform Automation and Collaboration Software intended to help platform teams scale efficiently.

Product Descriptions & Key Features

1. Flexible Workflows

• GitOps-driven: Supports workflows like merge-before-apply and apply-before-merge (Atlantis-style).

• CLI-driven: Deployments can be initiated using Terraform, OpenTofu, or Terragrunt CLIs.

• No Code: Direct deployment from module registry.

2. Secure Self-Service

• Guardrails and policies are implemented to enable secure self-service.

• Features include isolation for teams and projects with granular RBAC.

3. Insightful Analytics

• Comprehensive monitoring and reporting offering visibility and insights into operations.

• Drift Detection & Operational Dashboards for real-time insights.

4. Native Integrations

• Integrations with tools like Datadog, AWS EventBridge, Slack, and Teams to build event-driven workflows.

5. Scalable Infrastructure

• Terraform & OpenTofu Ephemeral Workspaces, dynamic provider credentials, and more for structured deployment and management.

6. OPA and Checkov Integrations

• Integrate 3rd party tools such as Open Policy Agent (OPA) and Checkov for advanced policy checks.

Recent Developments

Recent Product Launches and Updates

• January 2025:

• Introduction of a "Refresh Status" button for AWS EventBridge integrations.

• Default Role for SCIM Provisioned Users configuration for enhanced role management.

• December 2024:

• Launch of the Drift Detector for scheduled drift detection without counting towards billing.

• Checkov Custom Parameters for flexible Checkov integration.

• November 2024:

• Expansion of Terragrunt Support, and introduction of new check-offs.

• Enhanced collaboration features, allowing add-ons from PR comments.

• October 2024:

• Welcomed OPA Policy Functions for shared function settings.

• Enabled SSH Key Authentication for Git integration.

New Partnerships

No information is available regarding new partnerships.

Development Insights

Scalr has continually developed features to fortify infrastructure-as-code operations with a focus on flexibility, security, and analytics to support platform scaling. Features such as OpenTofu client-side encryption and expanded VCS integration signify Scalr's commitment to enhance infrastructure management capabilities.

This report covers the strategic positioning, product offerings, and recent impactful developments in Scalr's pursuit to automate DevOps at scale.