# Pulumi vs Neon — Agent-Readiness Comparison

| | Pulumi | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| **AgentGrade** | B (6.1) | C+ (5.84) |

## Score Breakdown

| Criterion | Pulumi | Neon | Better |
|-----------|-----------|-----------|--------|
| Token Efficiency | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Programmatic Access | 7 | 7 | Tie |
| Autonomous Auth | 7 | 7 | Tie |
| Speed & Throughput | 5 | 5 | Tie |
| Discoverability | 5 | 6 | Neon |
| Reliability | 6 | 5 | Pulumi |
| Safety | 7 | 4 | Pulumi |
| Reactivity | 4 | 3 | Pulumi |

## Verdict

Pulumi scores higher overall for agent-readiness.