How is the Terraform remote backend different than other state backends such as S3, Consul, etc.?

How is the Terraform remote backend different than other state backends such as S3, Consul, etc.?
A . It can execute Terraform runs on dedicated infrastructure on premises or in Terraform Cloud
B. It doesn’t show the output of a terraform apply locally
C. It is only available to paying customers
D. All of the above

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Answer: A

Explanation:

Backends define where Terraform’s state snapshots are stored. A given Terraform configuration can either specify a backend, integrate with Terraform Cloud, or do neither and default to storing state locally.

If you and your team are using Terraform to manage meaningful infrastructure, we recommend using the remote backend with Terraform Cloud or Terraform Enterprise.

Reference: https://www.terraform.io/docs/language/settings/backends/index.html