Puppet

7.1easy start · #11 of 70
in IT Automation Software

Free to practise onnot on record
Free trialyes
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on api, Linux, Mac, self-hosted, Web, Windows.

Puppet is ranked #11 of 70 in IT automation software on The Geeks Club. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Web, Windows. A free trial is offered.

Puppet plans and pricing

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Puppet Enterprise Not published Custom pricing · 10 nodes free puppet.com · 29 Sept 2026

Puppet Enterprise Advanced Not published Custom pricing puppet.com · 29 Sept 2026

Compared on IT automation software

Free plan: Yes
Deployment model: self_hosted
Agent model: both
Drift detection: Yes
Patch management: Yes
Policy as code: Yes
Compliance reporting: Yes
Supported platforms: Debian, Fedora, macOS, Microsoft Windows, Windows Server, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Amazon Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, Alma Linux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, Ubuntu

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The record

Purpose: Puppet Enterprise provides policy-driven configuration management and infrastructure automation for enterprise-scale environments.
Desired state: It continuously enforces desired state through policy as code.
Deployment: It supports agent-based and agentless automation and management of complex cloud and hybrid environments.
Interface and access: The platform includes a web-based interface and role-based access control.
Scale: Puppet says its free trial runs Puppet Enterprise on up to 10 nodes with no commitment or time limit.
Advanced capabilities: Puppet Enterprise Advanced adds continuous CIS Benchmark and DISA STIG enforcement, self-service automation, AI features, observability integrations, and advanced patching.
Vulnerability remediation: The Advanced plan integrates with third-party vulnerability scanners, including Nessus, for vulnerability remediation.
Integrations: Puppet lists GitHub, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, HashiCorp Vault, and ServiceNow among its integrations.
Operating systems: The plan comparison lists Linux, Windows, and macOS agents.
Security: Puppet describes Security Compliance Enforcement as applying policy as code aligned to CIS Benchmarks and DISA STIGs to identify and remediate configuration drift.
Support: Puppet offers support options from Monday-to-Friday assistance to priority 24x7 response.
Limits: Puppet states that network and edge device management is optional, and its release notes say to contact sales for licensing those devices.
Intended users: Puppet describes Puppet Enterprise as best suited to medium and large organizations managing complex hybrid environments that require security, compliance, and centralized automation.
Founded: 2005

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best IT Automation Software in 2026#11 of 70
Best Security Configuration Management Software in 2026#5 of 26
Best Configuration Management Tools in 2026#5 of 25
Best IT Configuration Management Software in 2026#8 of 23

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Sources

puppet.com/products/puppet-enterprise/compare-plan· checked 29 Sept 2026
puppet.com/products/puppet-enterprise/free-trial· checked 29 Sept 2026
puppet.com/integrations· checked 29 Sept 2026
puppet.com/products/security-compliance-enforcemen· checked 29 Sept 2026
puppet.com/support· checked 29 Sept 2026
puppet.com/about· checked 29 Sept 2026
puppet.com/products/puppet-enterprise· checked 23 Sept 2026
puppet.com/pricing· checked 29 Sept 2026