Vetted Score
4.6
/ 5.0
Earns a high score for its robust automation capabilities, extensive community, and strong enterprise support, while maintaining an accessible free tier.
Key Features
Infrastructure as Code
Define reusable, version-controlled configurations for servers, containers, and cloud resources.
Policy-as-Code Compliance
Automate security and compliance checks using Chef InSpec across environments.
Continuous Delivery Integration
Seamlessly integrate with CI/CD pipelines to deliver changes reliably and at scale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Chef Infra is open source and free; advanced features like Chef Automate require a paid subscription.
Chef runs on Windows, macOS, and major Linux distributions, enabling cross‑platform automation.
Enterprise pricing is based on a per‑node monthly fee, starting at $137 per node, with volume discounts and custom plans available.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Free tier provides core automation; paid plans start at $137 per node per month with additional enterprise features.
Supported Platforms
WindowsmacOSLinux