CFEngine
7.8#3 in orchestration / provisioning softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Chef Infra
6.7#8 in configuration management toolsFrom $59 a yearAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | CFEngine | Chef Infra |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Oslo, Norway | Burlington, Massachusetts, United States |
| Purpose | CFEngine automates infrastructure, security and compliance by continuously keeping infrastructure secure, compliant and up to date. | Chef Infra configuration management software automates infrastructure configuration and aims to keep it consistent and compliant over its lifetime. |
CFEngine plans
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise free trialFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
Chef Infra plans
- Business$59 a year
- Enterprise$189 a year
- Enterprise PlusPriced on request
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.
Pick Chef Infra if…
Chef Infra suits teams managing mixed Windows, Linux, and macOS fleets that want to define and enforce configuration policies as code. It also fits organizations seeking policy testing, reporting, and CI/CD integration.