OPSI
8.4#1 in it automation softwareFrom €4.99 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitOPSI vs Salt
What both publish
| Fact | OPSI | Salt |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Salt netapi modules provide network API access over REST through HTTP and WSGI and through WebSockets. |
| Configuration management | Administrators can centrally configure operating systems, drivers and applications and run administrative tasks. | Salt states are described as simple, extensible, deterministic, and layerable. |
OPSI plans
- BasicFree
- CommunityFree
- Professional€4.99 a year
- Enterprise€8.99 a year
- Enterprise Cloud€11.99 a year
Salt plans
- Salt Open SourceFree
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 Salt if…
Salt suits teams automating configuration and infrastructure across multiple systems, including teams that need agentless access or dependency-ordered orchestration. SaltStack Config may suit organizations seeking role-based access controls and compliance profiles.