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Canonical MAAS vs Puppet
Both stand on it automation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
MAAS provides server provisioning and infrastructure-management tools, with free self-support and paid support tiers. Account for the free plan’s support exclusions and the Ubuntu Pro requirement for controllers.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Puppet Enterprise brings policy-driven configuration management and automation together for complex environments. Its free trial covers up to 10 nodes, while pricing and network or edge device licensing require contacting Puppet.
Visit PuppetThe facts
| Canonical MAAS | Puppet | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | See the plans |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | canonical.com | puppet.com |
| On it automation software | #1 of 77 | #5 of 77 |
Canonical MAAS: what it does well
- Automates server lifecycle tasks.
- Web UI, command line, and API management.
- Integrates with Terraform, Juju, and Ansible.
- Supports network and storage configuration.
- Free plan covers all machines.
What to know first
- Free plan has no HA support.
- Free plan lacks RBAC and Knowledge Base.
- Free plan has no phone or ticket support.
- Ubuntu Pro is required for MAAS controllers.
Puppet: what it does well
- Enforces desired state through policy as code.
- Supports agent-based and agentless management.
- Free trial covers up to 10 nodes with no time limit.
- Advanced includes continuous CIS Benchmark and DISA STIG enforcement.
- Integrates with major cloud providers and other listed services.
What to know first
- Pricing is custom and not listed.
- Network and edge device management is optional.
- Licensing for network and edge devices requires contacting sales.
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