Chef InSpec
8.0#1 in infrastructure testing toolsFrom $59 a yearFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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Serverspec
6.0#18 in infrastructure testing toolsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | Chef InSpec | Serverspec |
|---|---|---|
| Installation | Chef documents native installers for Windows and Linux distributions and Habitat packages for macOS, Windows, and Linux distributions. | The site documents installing the `serverspec` Ruby gem with Bundler or `gem install serverspec`. |
| Purpose | Chef InSpec tests and audits applications and infrastructure by comparing their actual state with a desired state expressed in InSpec code. | Serverspec lets users write RSpec tests to check that servers are configured correctly. |
Chef InSpec plans
- FreeFree
- TrialFree
- Business$59 a year
- Enterprise$189 a year
- CommercialPriced on request
- Enterprise PlusPriced on request
Serverspec plans
- ServerspecFree
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 Serverspec if…
Serverspec suits teams that want to verify deployed server configuration with Ruby and RSpec tests. It can complement configuration tools such as Puppet or Ansible.