Azure Policy vs Chef Infra
| Azure Policy | Chef Infra | |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | $4.92/mo | |
| Platforms | Web | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Policy language | JSON | Ruby DSL |
| IaC formats | ARM templates, Bicep, Terraform | Servers, containers, cloud APIs |
| Policy testing | Yes | Yes |
| Admission control | Yes | |
| Runtime enforcement | Yes | |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | Yes |
| Policy reporting | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | both | |
| Agent model | agent_based | |
| Drift detection | Yes | |
| Patch management | Yes | |
| Policy as code | Yes | |
| Compliance reporting | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows |
Listed together in Best Infrastructure Policy as Code Tools