Puppet — Configuration Mgmt (Open Source)

Puppet is an open-source Configuration Mgmt solution from Perforce. Compare it against 4 other Configuration Mgmt tools on FreeSoftwareX — by features, licensing and price — and request a quote or demo free in 2026.

What is Puppet?

Puppet is open source — its source code is publicly available and free to use, modify and self-host, usually with an active community and no licensing fees. It is categorised under Configuration Mgmt and published by Perforce. Buyers typically evaluate Puppet when they need a dependable Configuration Mgmt option and want to weigh the trade-offs between free, open-source and paid tools before committing.

• Category: Configuration Mgmt
• Brand: Perforce
• License: Open Source

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