Chef InSpec vs Lynis
| Chef InSpec | Lynis | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | $3/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Linux, macOS, self-hosted |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | hybrid | agent |
| CIS benchmarks | Yes | Yes |
| Configuration drift | Yes | — |
| Automated remediation | Yes | No |
| Agentless assessment | Yes | No |
| Cloud infrastructure | Yes | — |
| Policy as code | Yes | — |
| Paid from | — | 1.5 /mo |
Both are listed in Best Security Configuration Management Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Chef InSpec scores higher on our published basis.