Chef InSpec
8.0#1 in infrastructure testing toolsFrom $59 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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pytest-ansible
5.4#23 in infrastructure testing toolsLinux
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| Fact | Chef InSpec | pytest-ansible |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Chef documents native installers for Windows and Linux distributions and Habitat packages for macOS, Windows, and Linux distributions. | The README instructs users to install the plugin with pip install pytest-ansible. |
| Integrations | The kitchen-inspec verifier lets users run InSpec profiles through Test Kitchen. | The documented ecosystem includes pytest, Ansible and Ansible collections, and legacy integration with Molecule. |
| Purpose | Chef InSpec tests and audits applications and infrastructure by comparing their actual state with a desired state expressed in InSpec code. | pytest-ansible is a pytest plugin for using Ansible in tests, running Ansible collection unit tests with pytest, and exposing Molecule scenarios through a pytest fixture. |
| Support | The licensing page lists community Slack support for Free and Trial tiers and contract support for Commercial licenses. | The README directs users with problems to file a GitHub issue with a detailed description. |
Chef InSpec plans
- FreeFree
- TrialFree
- Business$59 a year
- Enterprise$189 a year
- CommercialPriced on request
- Enterprise PlusPriced on request
pytest-ansible plans
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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 pytest-ansible if…
It suits Ansible collection authors and developers writing pytest tests for modules, inventory, and system facts. It is intended for local testing workflows.