# Puppet vs Rudder

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Rudder

| Attribute | Puppet | Rudder |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 45.9 (64% (medium)) | 54 (75% (high)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 0 | 100 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 12,289 | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | 7,962 | 715 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Infrastructure automation tool that maintains consistent configurations across on-premises, hybrid, cloud, and edge environments through continuous enforcement of desired state. Automatically detects and corrects configuration drift, enforces compliance policies, and generates audit-ready documentation. It is indexed under Configuration Management Tools.","source":"https://www.puppet.com/pricing","question":"What is Puppet?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Puppet is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the Apache-2.0 licence. Paid editions are also offered: Enterprise and Advanced, priced on request. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.puppet.com/pricing","question":"Is Puppet free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Puppet supports the web, Windows, macOS, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.puppet.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Puppet support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Puppet can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise, air-gapped and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.puppet.com/pricing","question":"Can Puppet be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 13 integrations for Puppet, including ServiceNow, VMware, Argo CD, Jenkins, Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic and Splunk, plus 5 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.puppet.com/pricing","question":"What does Puppet integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Puppet is published under the Apache-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet","question":"Is Puppet open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A platform for automating IT infrastructure management across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, providing patch management, vulnerability management, compliance verification, and configuration management capabilities. It is indexed under Configuration Management Tools.","source":"https://www.rudder.io/pricing/","question":"What is Rudder?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Rudder does not publish its prices. Pricing is quoted on request, across 2 plans (Rudder Enterprise and Rudder Corporate Security Suite), so the figure depends on your seat count and requirements. We record this as a pricing-transparency signal rather than guessing a number. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.rudder.io","question":"How much does Rudder cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Rudder supports the web, Windows, Linux and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.rudder.io/pricing/","question":"What platforms does Rudder support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Rudder can be deployed cloud / SaaS, hybrid, on-premise and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://www.rudder.io/pricing/","question":"Can Rudder be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Rudder, including CI/CD, ticketing, CMDB and monitoring. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.rudder.io","question":"What does Rudder integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed ISO 27001 and GDPR for Rudder. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Rudder not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.rudder.io","question":"What security certifications does Rudder have?","confidence":0.48},{"answer":"Yes. Rudder is published under the GPL-3.0 licence, a copyleft licence, so check its terms before embedding it in a closed-source product. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder","question":"Is Rudder open source?","confidence":0.95},{"answer":"Rudder is available worldwide. The vendor is headquartered in France.","source":"https://www.rudder.io","question":"Where is Rudder available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"hybrid":true,"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Automates the configuration, deployment, and management of IT infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments by defining and maintaining desired system states, with built-in security and compliance controls. | Centralizes security policy enforcement across Linux and Windows systems in cloud or on-premises environments. Continuously audits infrastructure against security baselines, automatically detects deviations, and can remediate them in real-time. |
| features.capabilities | `{"model":"both","hosting":"both","idempotent":true,"architecture":"agent","desired_state":true,"windows_support":true,"content_registry":true,"open_source_core":true,"policy_compliance":true,"cloud_provisioning":true,"enterprise_edition":true}` | `{"model":"pull","hosting":"both","language":"YAML","idempotent":true,"architecture":"agent","desired_state":true,"masterless_mode":true,"windows_support":true,"open_source_core":true,"policy_compliance":true,"enterprise_edition":true}` |
| integrations.count | 13 | 10 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"ServiceNow"},{"name":"VMware"},{"name":"Argo CD"},{"name":"Jenkins"},{"name":"Dynatrace"},{"name":"Datadog"},{"name":"New Relic"},{"name":"Splunk"},{"name":"Grafana"},{"name":"Prometheus"},{"name":"Tenable Nessus"},{"name":"CIS Benchmarks"},{"name":"DISA STIG"}]` | `[{"name":"CI/CD"},{"name":"ticketing"},{"name":"CMDB"},{"name":"monitoring"},{"name":"Centreon","native":true,"category":"monitoring","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Consul","native":true,"category":"infrastructure","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"ELK Stack","native":true,"category":"logging","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"GLPI","native":true,"category":"cmdb","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"OpenScap","native":true,"category":"compliance","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Vault","native":true,"category":"secrets","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Zabbix","native":true,"category":"monitoring","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"Ansible AWX","native":false,"category":"orchestration","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"iTop","native":false,"category":"itsm","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Rundeck","native":false,"category":"orchestration","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| language.primary | Ruby | Scala |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Core (Free)","features":["Continuous enforcement of desired state","Centralize, import, and execute existing scripts & processes (Command Line Only)","Flexible agent-based and agentless architecture","Audit and activity logs, configuration correction reports","Access to Puppet Forge","Hardened binaries & packages","Community support"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free version for open source users","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"nodes":"<25"}},{"free":false,"name":"Core (Commercial)","features":["All Core (Free) features","Vendor-backed SLAs","Stable, secure software builds and hardened binaries","Standard support included with 24x7 premium support available","Training engagement with Certified Puppet Engineers","Always-on policy enforcement to continuously align with CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs"],"description":"Commercial vendor-backed version with custom node licensing","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","features":["All Core features","Intuitive web interface and easier-to-use web-based GUI","Unify declarative and imperative workflows in a single platform","Role-based access control (RBAC) for user management","Out-of-the-box CI/CD pipeline tooling with team workspaces","Manage infrastructure on-premises and on popular cloud platforms","Linux, Windows, MacOS agents","Basic patching","Self-Service through ServiceNow integration","Standard or Premium support","SLA for high & critical CVEs on Puppet software","Optional dedicated Technical Account Manager"],"description":"Enterprise-ready DevOps platform for automating infrastructure at scale","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","features":["All Enterprise features","Natural language interface to Puppet services and infrastructure data (Puppet AI Infra Assistant)","Advanced patching","Vulnerability remediation with 3rd party scanner integration (including Nessus)","Predict infrastructure code impact prior to deployment","Manage Network and Edge devices","Continuous enforcement of CIS Benchmarks","AI features powered by Perforce Intelligence","Data exports and automated reporting","Priority support with shorter ticket turnaround"],"description":"DevSecOps platform for security-conscious enterprises with complex infrastructure and compliance needs","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free tier for up to 25 nodes. Commercial, Enterprise, and Advanced plans available by custom quote or contacting sales.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.puppet.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T15:16:12.449Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Rudder Core","features":["Base infrastructure security automation"],"description":"Open source and free version","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Rudder Enterprise","features":["Linux and Windows support","Real-time infrastructure insights","Security configuration management","Choice of: Patch & vulnerability management OR Policy & benchmark compliance","Unlimited standard support","Security patches for 18 months"],"commitment":"annual","description":"Enhanced infrastructure security with choice of specialized module","contactSales":true},{"free":false,"name":"Rudder Corporate Security Suite","features":["Security configuration management with continuous enforcement","Patch and vulnerability management with automated campaigns","Policy and benchmark compliance (CIS, NIST, ISO 27001)","Real-time compliance scoring and dashboards","Unlimited premium support with guaranteed response times","Dedicated customer success manager","Security patches for 24 months","9-month update window"],"commitment":"annual","description":"Complete platform with all security and compliance solutions","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free open source core. Enterprise and Corporate plans with annual per-node pricing; contact for quotes.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.rudder.io/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-10-13T15:15:03.968Z","billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| release.cadence_days | - | 4 |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/8.10.0","date":"2024-10-22T15:14:58Z","type":"stable","version":"8.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/7.34.0","date":"2024-10-22T15:15:06Z","type":"stable","version":"7.34.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/8.9.0","date":"2024-09-06T18:10:41Z","type":"stable","version":"8.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/7.33.0","date":"2024-09-06T16:46:58Z","type":"stable","version":"7.33.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/7.32.1","date":"2024-07-24T23:37:24Z","type":"stable","version":"7.32.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/8.8.1","date":"2024-07-24T02:51:57Z","type":"stable","version":"8.8.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/8.8.0","date":"2024-07-22T16:34:24Z","type":"stable","version":"8.8.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/7.32.0","date":"2024-07-22T16:35:24Z","type":"stable","version":"7.32.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/8.7.0","date":"2024-06-10T16:51:52Z","type":"stable","version":"8.7.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/7.31.0","date":"2024-06-10T16:52:12Z","type":"stable","version":"7.31.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/8.6.0","date":"2024-04-10T18:21:24Z","type":"stable","version":"8.6.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/puppetlabs/puppet/releases/tag/7.30.0","date":"2024-04-10T20:53:11Z","type":"stable","version":"7.30.0"}]` | `[{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.2.0.beta1","date":"2026-08-31T15:32:13Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.2.0.beta1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.1.4","date":"2026-08-07T07:18:16Z","type":"stable","version":"9.1.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.0.9","date":"2026-08-07T07:17:57Z","type":"stable","version":"9.0.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.0.2","date":"2025-12-11T15:39:07Z","type":"stable","version":"9.0.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/8.3.7","date":"2025-12-11T15:12:01Z","type":"stable","version":"8.3.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.0.1-1","date":"2025-12-11T14:46:13Z","type":"stable","version":"9.0.1-1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/8.3.6-1","date":"2026-08-07T07:08:37Z","type":"stable","version":"8.3.6-1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.0.0","date":"2025-10-24T11:59:41Z","type":"stable","version":"9.0.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.0.0.rc2","date":"2025-10-15T07:55:37Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.0.0.rc2"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.0.0.rc1","date":"2025-10-15T07:54:48Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.0.0.rc1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.0.0.beta2","date":"2025-10-07T18:20:01Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.0.0.beta2"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/8.3.5","date":"2025-10-02T20:51:47Z","type":"stable","version":"8.3.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/8.3.4","date":"2025-10-02T20:38:57Z","type":"stable","version":"8.3.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/8.2.9","date":"2025-10-02T14:43:18Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.0.0.beta1","date":"2025-10-07T18:19:06Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.0.0.beta1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/9.0.0.alpha1-1","date":"2025-10-07T18:17:48Z","type":"prerelease","version":"9.0.0.alpha1-1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/8.3.3","date":"2025-07-17T14:16:22Z","type":"stable","version":"8.3.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/8.2.8","date":"2025-07-17T14:12:59Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/8.3.1","date":"2025-05-07T15:20:10Z","type":"stable","version":"8.3.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/Normation/rudder/releases/tag/8.2.6","date":"2025-05-07T15:03:43Z","type":"stable","version":"8.2.6"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 3.5 | 6.4 |
| security.trust_center | - | https://www.rudder.io/blog/automated-cis-compliance-rudder-9/ |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":23,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=rubygems&package_name=puppet&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":"CRITICAL"}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fnormation%2Frudder&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Configuration Management Tools)

| Capability | Puppet | Rudder |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Architecture | Agent-based | Agent-based |
| Push / pull model | Both | Pull |
| Config language | - | YAML |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Masterless mode | - | ✓ |
| Hosting | Cloud + self-hosted | Cloud + self-hosted |
| **Correctness** |  |  |
| Idempotent | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Model** |  |  |
| Desired-state declarative | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| Content registry | ✓ | - |
| **Platform** |  |  |
| Windows support | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Scope** |  |  |
| Cloud provisioning | ✓ | - |
| **Governance** |  |  |
| Policy / compliance | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Commercial** |  |  |
| Enterprise edition | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Licensing** |  |  |
| Open-source core | ✓ | ✓ |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:56:36.862Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*