Chef InSpec pricing
8 plans read from docs.chef.io
FreeFree Unlimited duration · non-production workloads · personal and non-commercial use Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.chef.io
FreeFree Personal/non-commercial use · Scan up to 10 targets · Unlimited duration Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.chef.io
TrialFree 30 daysTrial users may scan unlimited targets for 30 days Read 14 Oct 2026 · docs.chef.io
TrialFree 30 days · non-production workloads · product evaluation Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.chef.io
Business$59 a year per node, per yearNode management · Job orchestration · Configuration management · Standard support · 10 pooled monthly jobs per node · 10 concurrent jobs · 30-day data/log retention Read 14 Oct 2026 · chef.io
Enterprise$189 a year per node, per yearBusiness features · Desktop management · Compliance audit · Standard support · 10 pooled monthly jobs per node · 10 concurrent jobs · 30-day data/log retention Read 14 Oct 2026 · chef.io
CommercialPriced on request Renewable · production and non-production workloads · entitlements based on purchase order Read 29 Sep 2026 · docs.chef.io
Enterprise PlusPriced on request Contact us for a customized quoteContinuous compliance · Cloud security posture management · Application delivery · Premium support · 50 concurrent jobs · Up to 60-day retention with dedicated instance Read 14 Oct 2026 · chef.io
In short
- Chef InSpec has a free plan (Free).
- A free trial is offered.
- Paid plans published: 2, from $59 a year.
- 2 plans are priced on request (Commercial, Enterprise Plus).
What the alternatives costAll alternatives →
| Tool | From | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIS-CAT Pro Assessor | $200/mo | Yes | No |
| Kubescape | $30/mo | Yes | No |
| Puppet | $120/mo | Yes | Yes |
| Mondoo CSPM | — | Yes | No |
| Microsoft Defender for Business | $0.25/mo | No | Yes |
| Lynis | $3/mo | Yes | No |
| Sysdig Secure | $20/mo | No | No |
| Prowler Cloud | $99/mo | Yes | Yes |