Puppet
8.3#2 in it automation softwareFrom $120 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitPuppet vs Rex
What both publish
| Fact | Puppet | Rex |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration management | The platform continuously enforces declared configuration state and records audit and correction information. | Rex tasks can install packages, upload configuration files, start services, and run an action when a file changes. |
| Integrations | Official integration listings include ServiceNow, VMware, Argo CD, Jenkins, Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic, Splunk, Tenable Nessus and CIS Benchmarks. | The guides include managing OpenWrt devices and Amazon EC2 instances. |
| License | Open-source Puppet is released under Apache-2.0, while Puppet Enterprise adds proprietary commercial components, orchestration, console and support. | Rex and all its parts are released under the Apache 2.0 license. |
| Purpose | Puppet Enterprise provides policy-driven configuration management and infrastructure automation for enterprise-scale environments. | Rex is an automation framework for managing local machines and remote machines over SSH. |
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
Rex plans
- RexFree
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.
Pick Rex if…
Rex suits administrators who want to automate local and SSH-managed systems with a Perl-compatible DSL. It may also fit teams seeking agentless, self-hosted management across its listed platforms.