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Chocolatey vs OPSI
Both stand on app installation. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacWindows
Chocolatey offers a free unlimited-machine foundation plus paid controls for personal and organizational deployment. Package creation, private repositories, reporting, and broad environment licensing support larger operations, while Business entry terms require substantial node coverage.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
OPSI covers deployment, inventory, patching, and configuration in a single client-management system. Check the license limits and minimum device purchase against the size of your setup.
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| Chocolatey | OPSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Business (C4B): $18 per node a year | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Chocolatey | Not published |
| Website | chocolatey.org | opsi.org |
| On app installation | #2 of 24 | #1 of 24 |
Chocolatey: what it does well
- Free Open Source edition has no machine limit
- Supports dependency resolution and lockfiles
- Offers offline installation and private registry authentication
- Business tools include package internalization
- Premium support can provide 24/7 assistance
What to know first
- Business pricing requires a 100-node minimum
- Pro covers up to eight personal machines
- Chocolatey is presented primarily for Windows
- Commercial plans are licensed per machine or node
OPSI: what it does well
- Automates software distribution and operating-system installation.
- Inventory can collect hardware details without an installed OS.
- Centralizes administration across multiple sites.
- Browser-based web interface needs no client-side installation.
What to know first
- Basic is limited to 30 devices per user.
- Basic is limited to one setup per user.
- Professional and Enterprise require at least 100 devices.
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