Checkov
6.2#8 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOS
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Test Kitchen
7.2#4 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Checkov | Test Kitchen |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | The project documents installation through pip and Homebrew; Homebrew is specified for macOS or Linux. | Users can install the gem with gem install test-kitchen or install Cinc Workstation. |
| License | The Checkov GitHub repository identifies its license as Apache-2.0. | The project is released under the Apache License 2.0. |
| Purpose | Checkov scans infrastructure-as-code files for misconfigurations that can cause security or compliance problems. | Test Kitchen is a test harness for executing infrastructure code on one or more platforms in isolation. |
| Support | The project directs users to its documentation for tutorials and examples and identifies Prisma Cloud as the maintainer. | The documentation directs users to the #test-kitchen channel on Chef Community Slack for assistance from community members. |
Checkov plans
- CheckovFree
Test Kitchen plans
- Open-source Test KitchenFree
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 Test Kitchen if…
Test Kitchen suits infrastructure developers who want to provision isolated environments and verify infrastructure code, including Chef cookbook workflows. Users should be comfortable with its Ruby environment and prerequisite virtualization setup.