Chef InSpec
8.0#1 in infrastructure testing toolsFrom $59 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Cinc Auditor
6.0#16 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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| Fact | Chef InSpec | Cinc Auditor |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Chef InSpec tests and audits applications and infrastructure by comparing their actual state with a desired state expressed in InSpec code. | Cinc Auditor is a free distribution of Chef InSpec for compliance and audit workflows. |
Chef InSpec plans
- FreeFree
- TrialFree
- Business$59 a year
- Enterprise$189 a year
- CommercialPriced on request
- Enterprise PlusPriced on request
Cinc Auditor plans
- Cinc AuditorFree
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.
Pick Cinc Auditor if…
Cinc Auditor suits teams maintaining InSpec-compatible compliance checks across Linux, macOS or Windows. Its container image may suit CI workflows that run profiles in pipelines or against containers.