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Chef vs OpenVox: catalog facts
ChefOpenVox
Paid

Commercial enterprise platform with a free trial; demos available on request.

Free

Free community-maintained open-source project.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted Self-hosted, Command line
  • Policy-as-code for repeatable server configuration
  • Built-in compliance auditing on a schedule
  • Drop-in compatible with Puppet modules from the Forge
  • Existing Puppet books and examples still apply
  • Aimed at enterprises, with sales-led pricing
  • Considerable setup and learning before it pays off
  • Governance is still being formed
  • Requires Puppet knowledge to use well
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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