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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (59.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure Automation
Star Rating
(41)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure AutomationPuppet Enterprise
Star Rating
(43)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Puppet EnterpriseSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Puppet Enterprise excels in its Administration Console with a score of 8.9, providing a user-friendly interface for managing configurations, while Azure Automation's console is rated lower, indicating a less intuitive experience.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Automation shines in Ease of Use with a score of 8.7, making it more accessible for new users compared to Puppet Enterprise's score of 7.3, which suggests a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users highlight Puppet Enterprise's strong Quality of Support with a score of 8.5, often praising the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, whereas Azure Automation, with a score of 8.8, also receives positive feedback but is noted to have slightly less personalized support experiences.
- Users on G2 report that Puppet Enterprise's Configuration Management capabilities are robust, allowing for detailed control over system configurations, while Azure Automation is noted for its Automation Support features, particularly in Runbook Automation, which is rated at 8.0, indicating a strong focus on automating routine tasks.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Automation's Integration capabilities are superior, allowing seamless connections with various Microsoft services, which is a significant advantage for organizations already using Azure, while Puppet Enterprise's integrations are more limited in comparison.
- Users say that Puppet Enterprise's Deployment Automation features are highly regarded, with a score of 8.0, enabling efficient deployment processes, while Azure Automation's Automated Provisioning is rated lower at 7.0, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Automation
No pricing availablePuppet Enterprise
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure Automation
No trial information availablePuppet Enterprise
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
24
8.3
36
Ease of Use
8.7
24
7.3
36
Ease of Setup
7.7
10
7.3
29
Ease of Admin
8.3
10
8.1
28
Quality of Support
8.8
24
8.5
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
10
8.8
28
Product Direction (% positive)
7.9
22
7.1
36
Features by Category
Administration
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Processes
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Administration
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Automation
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
IT Management
8.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
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Functionality
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Management
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Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
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Automation Support - Runbook Automation
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Error Management - Runbook Automation
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Customization - Runbook Automation
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Compliance and Reporting - Runbook Automation
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Performance - Runbook Automation
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Agentic AI - Runbook Automation
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Automation and Puppet Enterprise are categorized as Cloud Infrastructure Automation
Unique Categories
Azure Automation is categorized as Build Automation and Runbook Automation
Puppet Enterprise is categorized as Application Release Orchestration, Configuration Management, and Continuous Delivery
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Automation
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Puppet Enterprise
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
16.1%
Information Technology and Services
9.7%
Financial Services
9.7%
Textiles
6.5%
Higher Education
6.5%
Other
51.6%
Information Technology and Services
26.2%
Computer Software
21.4%
Financial Services
9.5%
Insurance
7.1%
Computer & Network Security
4.8%
Other
31.0%
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Discussions
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