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OpenVox vs CFEngine: catalog facts
OpenVoxCFEngine
Free

Free community-maintained open-source project.

Freemium

Free Community edition, with a commercial Enterprise edition.

Self-hosted, Command line Linux, Self-hosted, Command line
  • Drop-in compatible with Puppet modules from the Forge
  • Existing Puppet books and examples still apply
  • Lightweight agent suited to large fleets
  • Configuration drift prevention and compliance reporting
  • Governance is still being formed
  • Requires Puppet knowledge to use well
  • Own policy language to learn
  • Web UI and reporting belong to the Enterprise edition
Downloadable app, Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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