Checkov
6.2#8 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
VisitCheckov vs Chef InSpec
Chef InSpec
8.0#1 in infrastructure testing toolsFrom $59 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Checkov | Chef InSpec |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The project documents installation through pip and Homebrew; Homebrew is specified for macOS or Linux. | Chef documents native installers for Windows and Linux distributions and Habitat packages for macOS, Windows, and Linux distributions. |
| Purpose | Checkov scans infrastructure-as-code files for misconfigurations that can cause security or compliance problems. | Chef InSpec tests and audits applications and infrastructure by comparing their actual state with a desired state expressed in InSpec code. |
| Support | The project directs users to its documentation for tutorials and examples and identifies Prisma Cloud as the maintainer. | The licensing page lists community Slack support for Free and Trial tiers and contract support for Commercial licenses. |
Checkov plans
- CheckovFree
Chef InSpec plans
- FreeFree
- TrialFree
- Business$59 a year
- Enterprise$189 a year
- CommercialPriced on request
- Enterprise PlusPriced on request
Pick Checkov if…
Checkov suits developers and teams who need to scan infrastructure-as-code files for security and compliance issues. It may also fit teams looking to add checks to CI pipelines or an IDE.
Pick Chef InSpec if…
It suits teams that need to express compliance or security requirements as code and assess cloud or other infrastructure. The free plan is limited to non-production, personal, non-commercial use.