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Chef InSpec vs Firefly
Both stand on infrastructure policy as code tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Firefly brings IaC automation, cloud visibility and recovery features together for cloud teams. The trial offers broad access, while Essential has an asset ceiling and Enterprise pricing requires a custom quote.
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| Chef InSpec | Firefly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Essential: $2,499 a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | chef.io | firefly.ai |
| On infrastructure policy as code tools | #22 of 25 | #18 of 25 |
Chef InSpec: what it does well
Firefly: what it does well
- Scans for unmanaged resources, drift and misconfigurations.
- Can rebuild environments or roll them back.
- Trial includes full access and unlimited users and accounts.
- Offers more than 600 built-in policies.
What to know first
- Essential supports up to 20,000 assets.
- Essential is $2,499 a month, billed annually.
- Enterprise pricing is custom.
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