OPSI
8.4#1 in it automation softwareFrom €4.99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitOPSI vs Puppet
What both publish
| Fact | OPSI | Puppet |
|---|---|---|
| API | Administrators can inspect endpoints at the opsiconfd /docs address; server data is changed through JSON-RPC and the WebGUI add-on provides a REST API. | Puppet and Puppet Enterprise expose HTTP APIs for application integrations, including inventory and orchestration services. |
| Company founding | uib says the Umwelt-Informatikbüro was founded in 1995 and later incorporated as UIB GmbH. | Puppet was founded in 2005 in Portland, Oregon. |
| Company headquarters | uib GmbH identifies Mainz, Germany as its base. | Puppet’s historical headquarters was Portland, Oregon; current Perforce company information lists Minneapolis as head office. |
| Configuration management | Administrators can centrally configure operating systems, drivers and applications and run administrative tasks. | The platform continuously enforces declared configuration state and records audit and correction information. |
| Founded | 1995 | 2005 |
| Limit: setup complexity | SaaSHub says initial OPSI setup and configuration can be complex and may require technical expertise. | Software Advice reviewers identify setup as more difficult than Ansible and say the broad feature set makes adoption complex. |
| Notable release | The September 24, 2026 WebGUI release added inventory views, global search, advanced filters, keyboard shortcuts and bulk client actions. | Puppet Enterprise 2025.2.0 introduced vulnerability remediation for Enterprise Advanced, including scanner ingestion and CVSS-prioritized remediation workflows. |
OPSI plans
- BasicFree
- CommunityFree
- Professional€4.99 a year
- Enterprise€8.99 a year
- Enterprise Cloud€11.99 a year
Puppet plans
- Puppet CoreFree
- Puppet Enterprise free trialFree
- Puppet Enterprise listing price$120 a month
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
Pick OPSI if…
OPSI suits IT teams managing software, operating systems, inventory, and configuration across client devices or multiple sites. Its free Community and Basic plans offer different device and setup limits.
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.