cdist
6.4#10 in configuration management toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
Visitcdist vs CFEngine
What both publish
| Fact | cdist | CFEngine |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | cdist uses push mode, needs no central server, and can be run from any computer. | The CFEngine agent runs on each managed device and connects to the CFEngine hub by default every five minutes to ensure configuration compliance. |
| Extensibility | Types are cdist’s extension mechanism, and type and core are kept separate. | CFEngine Build supplies community and vendor policy modules that can be added through Mission Portal or command-line tools. |
| Purpose | cdist is a configuration management system positioned as an alternative to Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. | CFEngine automates infrastructure, security and compliance by continuously keeping infrastructure secure, compliant and up to date. |
cdist plans
- cdistFree
CFEngine plans
- Enterprise free trialFree
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
Pick cdist if…
cdist may suit administrators who want to manage hosts through shell scripts and SSH without installing target-side agents. The source and target requirements should fit the systems involved.
Pick CFEngine if…
CFEngine suits teams managing infrastructure across devices and systems that need policy-based configuration, security and compliance. Enterprise adds reporting, dashboards and dedicated support.