Rudder

Open-source configuration management and compliance platform for Linux and Windows systems.

FreemiumOpen sourceWindowsLinuxSelf-hosted
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About Rudder

Rudder centralises configuration management for Linux and Windows servers, in the cloud or on premises. Administrators define rules that are pushed to systems, then deployed, monitored and enforced, with reporting on whether each system complies.

It also covers patching and vulnerability management, and auditing against benchmarks such as CIS, NIST and ISO 27001. Documentation includes a getting-started guide, and version 9.1 is the latest release announced. It suits IT teams that need to keep many servers in a known, compliant state.

Strengths

  • Continuous enforcement and compliance reporting
  • Covers both Linux and Windows systems
  • Patch and vulnerability management in the same tool
  • Benchmark auditing for CIS, NIST and ISO 27001

Limitations

  • Aimed at organisations with many servers rather than individuals
  • Some features are tied to commercial offerings

Details

Pricing
FreemiumOpen-source core; commercial offerings and demos available from the vendor.
License
Open source, license not stated
Developer
Rudder
Platforms
Windows, Linux, Self-hosted
How it runs
Self-hosted
Best suited for
IT teams enforcing configuration and compliance across server fleets
Last verified
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Provenance
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