What is pyinfra?
An infrastructure automation tool written in Python that runs commands over SSH on multiple servers concurrently and idempotently, without needing agents or configuration files.
pyinfra pricing
We don't have pyinfra's full plan breakdown yet (its pricing page resisted automated reading). Here's what we could confirm. Always check live pricing for exact numbers.
What pyinfra does
The capabilities that matter for configuration management tools, normalised so it lines up with every alternative. “-” means we haven't confirmed it, not that it's missing.
- Architecture
- Agentless / SSH-push
- Push / pull model
- Push
- Config language
- Python
- Masterless mode
- ✓
- Hosting
- Self-hosted only
- Idempotent
- ✓
- Desired-state declarative
- ✓
- Content registry
- -
- Windows support
- -
- Cloud provisioning
- -
- Policy / compliance
- -
- Enterprise edition
- -
- Open-source core
- ✓
Platform & deployment
Independently observed- CLI
- Self-hosted
Security & compliance
Known vulnerabilities: 0 (0 in the last 12 months) sourcea count reflects scale & disclosure, not quality
pyinfra FAQ
Common questions about pyinfra, answered from independent, dated evidence.
What is pyinfra?
An infrastructure automation tool written in Python that runs commands over SSH on multiple servers concurrently and idempotently, without needing agents or configuration files. It is indexed under Configuration Management Tools.
Source: https://pyinfra.com/
Is pyinfra free to use?
pyinfra is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.
Source: https://pyinfra.com/
What platforms does pyinfra support?
pyinfra supports a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.
Source: https://pyinfra.com/
Can pyinfra be self-hosted?
Yes. pyinfra can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.
Source: https://pyinfra.com/
Is pyinfra open source?
Yes. pyinfra is published under the MIT 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.
pyinfra alternatives
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Compare pyinfra
Side by side against other configuration management tools, attribute by attribute, with a source on every value.
The vioscaleAI score: one lens on the evidence
Not user reviews and not a paid placement: a confidence-weighted blend of the independent signals below (adoption, activity, security posture, and more), which you can sort and re-weight yourself. Vendors can correct their listing but can never move their rank, and stars are weighted low as a vanity metric. It is one way to read the evidence for pyinfra, not the verdict.
| Signal | Score | Weight | Contribution | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | 67 | 0.08 | 5.6 | ✓ |
| Release cadence | 81 | 0.07 | 5.4 | ✓ |
| Development activity | 40 | 0.12 | 4.7 | ✓ |
| Stars | 71 | 0.03 | 2.4 | ✓ |
| Dependent projects | 23 | 0.08 | 1.8 | ✓ |
| Integrations | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Security posture | 0 | 0.09 | 0.0 | - |
| Package downloads | 0 | 0.17 | 0.0 | - |
| Security score | 0 | 0.05 | 0.0 | - |
| Developer Q&A activity | 0 | 0.08 | 0.0 | - |
Computed . Re-weight it by intent, or see the full method.
All data & sourcesshow ↓
Every value we hold, with its source, retrieval date, and confidence. This is the evidence behind the score: don't trust it, verify it.
Activity
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Commits last 30d | 17 | mediumsource · 2026-09-11 · 65% |
Adoption
Content
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Faq | 5 items | mediumsource · 2026-09-10 · 67% |
Features
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Capabilities | Model: push · Hosting: self · Language: Python · Idempotent: Yes · Architecture: agentless · Desired state: Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-13 · 60% |
Language
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Python | highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90% |
License
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spdx | MIT | highsource · 2026-09-11 · 95% |
Pricing
Release
Reliability
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Status page | Yes | mediumsource · 2026-08-03 · 60% |
Security
| Attribute | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vulnerabilities | Count: 0 · Source: https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=pypi&package_name=pyinfra&per_page=100 · Last 12m: 0 | highsource · 2026-09-11 · 90% |
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