OpenText Dimensions CM
5.4#21 in configuration management toolsAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitOpenText Dimensions CM vs Puppet
What both publish
| Fact | OpenText Dimensions CM | Puppet |
|---|---|---|
| Extensibility | The data sheet lists C and C++ APIs, a Java API, Web services APIs, an event callout interface, and a bill of materials API. | The product supports an extensible scanner architecture and open API framework, while Puppet Forge provides more than 7,000 reusable modules. |
| Founded | 1991 | 2005 |
| Integrations | The data sheet names Atlassian Jira and OpenText ALM Octane integrations, and lists IDE support including Git, IntelliJ, Eclipse, and Microsoft .NET. | Official integration listings include ServiceNow, VMware, Argo CD, Jenkins, Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, Tenable Nessus and CIS Benchmarks. |
| Purpose | Dimensions CM is a process-based software change and configuration management solution that automates Agile development tasks. | Puppet Enterprise provides policy-driven configuration management and infrastructure automation for enterprise-scale environments. |
OpenText Dimensions CM plans
No prices published.
Puppet plans
- Puppet CoreFree
- Puppet Enterprise free trialFree
- Puppet Enterprise listing price$120 a month
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
Pick OpenText Dimensions CM if…
It suits software teams coordinating parallel development, builds, deployments, and artifact handling. Organizations needing mainframe support or links between requirements and deliverables may also find its listed capabilities relevant.
Pick Puppet if…
It suits medium and large organizations managing complex hybrid environments that need centralized automation, security and compliance. Teams managing network or edge devices should note that this is optional and requires sales contact for licensing.