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OpenVox vs Chef: catalog facts
OpenVoxChef
Free

Free community-maintained open-source project.

Paid

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

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

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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