CFEngine vs System Center Orchestrator
| CFEngine | System Center Orchestrator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | $1,455/mo |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Patch management | Yes | |
| Deployment model | self_hosted | self_hosted |
| Supported platforms | Linux (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu) and Windows | Windows Server 2022; Windows Server 2025; Windows 10 for Runbook Designer |
| Agent model | agent_based | |
| Drift detection | Yes | |
| Policy as code | Yes | |
| Compliance reporting | Yes |
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