Link copied to clipboard # Puppet Enterprise vs Rudder Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/puppet-enterprise/rudder/export.csv) PuppetRudder[+ Add Product](#) Pricing **Puppet Enterprise** No pricing available **Rudder** Free Trial No pricing available **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Puppet Enterprise** 4 months Based on 7 responses **Rudder** 2 monthsFaster Based on 6 responses Return on Investment **Puppet Enterprise** Not enough reviews yet **Rudder** Not enough reviews yet Perceived Cost **Puppet Enterprise** $$$$$ **Rudder** $$$$$ Average Discount **Puppet Enterprise** Not enough reviews yet **Rudder** Not enough reviews yet **Pros & Cons** from reviews **Puppet Enterprise** Not enough data **Rudder** Not enough data Screenshots **Puppet Enterprise** ![Puppet Enterprise screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/67145/expirable-direct-uploads_2Fbffb1e03-c45a-4aa9-96d0-2f977a2c30b7_2Fpuppet-reporting.png) **Rudder** ![Rudder screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/58738/Dashboard.png) **Ratings** from reviews Meets Requirements **Puppet Enterprise** 8.3 8.336 **Rudder** 8.0 8.017 Ease of Use **Puppet Enterprise** 7.3 7.336 **Rudder** 8.3 8.317 Ease of Setup **Puppet Enterprise** 7.3 7.329 **Rudder** 8.3 8.316 Ease of Admin **Puppet Enterprise** 8.1 8.128 **Rudder** 7.7 7.716 Quality of Support **Puppet Enterprise** 8.5 8.535 **Rudder** 9.1 9.116 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Puppet Enterprise** 8.8 8.828 **Rudder** 8.7 8.715 Product Direction (% positive) **Puppet Enterprise** 7.1 7.136 **Rudder** 8.6 8.617 **Features** ratings from reviews Show 11 feature categories with incomplete data Configuration Management[Hide 83 FeaturesShow 83 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Widgets Not enough data Not enough data Impact Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Forms Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data License Management Not enough data Not enough data Scheduled/Automated Reports Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Request Assignment Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Surveys & Feedback Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Knowledge Base Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Support Ticket Management Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Data Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Client Portal Not enough data Not enough data Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Escalation Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Performance Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Asset Lifecycle Management Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data Problem Management Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Change Management Not enough data Not enough data Device Auto Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Contract/License Management Not enough data Not enough data Relationship Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Support Ticket Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Data Aggregation and Publishing Not enough data Not enough data Cost Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Template Management Not enough data Not enough data Lifecycle Management Not enough data Not enough data Historical Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Automation Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Task Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data IT Cost Management Not enough data Not enough data Archiving & Retention Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Rules-Based Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Business Process Automation Not enough data Not enough data Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Governance, Risk & Compliance[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Evidence Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Operational Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Enterprise Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Configurable Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Vendor Management Not enough data Not enough data IT Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Issue Management Not enough data Not enough data Internal Controls Management Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Environmental Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Governance Not enough data Not enough data Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data FDA Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management[Hide 38 FeaturesShow 38 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Patch Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Network Wide Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access/Control Not enough data Not enough data Remote Monitoring & Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Remote Update/Installation Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Patch Deployment Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Customization Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Patch Testing Not enough data Not enough data Support Ticket Management Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Scans Not enough data Not enough data Active Directory Integration Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Risk Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Usage Tracking/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Patch Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Server Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Management[Hide 36 FeaturesShow 36 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Risk Management Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Certificate Assessment Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Incident Management Not enough data Not enough data Automated Containment Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Asset Discovery Not 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Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data SQL Injections Not enough data Not enough data Application Release Orchestration[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Administration Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Dashboards Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Deployment Automation Not enough data Not enough data Process Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Plugins Not enough data Not enough data APIs / Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Feature Flags Not enough data Not enough data Processes Pipelines Not enough data Not enough data Orchestration Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Visualization Not enough data Not enough data Cloud Infrastructure Automation[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Administration Administration Console Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Dashboards and Visualizations Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Automation Test Automation Not enough data Not enough data Intelligent Automation Not enough data Not enough data Release Automation Not enough data Not enough data Automated Provisioning Not enough data Not enough data IT Management Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Infrastructure Management Not enough data Not enough data IT Discovery Not enough data Not enough data Network Automation Tools[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Network Automation Tools Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Configuration Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Maintenance Not enough data Not enough data Network Scalability Not enough data Not enough data Inventory Not enough data Not enough data Infrastructure Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access Not enough data Not enough data Logistics Communication Not enough data Not enough data Scripting Not enough data Not enough data Workflows Not enough data Not enough data Security - Network Automation Change Management Not enough data Not enough data Security Automation Not enough data Not enough data User Authentication and Authorization Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring and Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Continuous Delivery[Hide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Functionality Deployment-Ready Staging Not enough data Not enough data Integration Not enough data Not enough data Extensible Not enough data Not enough data Management Processes and Workflow Not enough data Not enough data Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Automation Not enough data Not enough data Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Natural Language Interaction Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data DevOps Platforms[Hide 58 FeaturesShow 58 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Management Configuration Management Not enough data Not enough data Access Control Not enough data Not enough data Orchestration Not enough data Not enough data Portfolio Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Timeline Management Not enough data Not enough data Testing Management Not enough data Not enough data Change Management Not enough data Not enough data Issue Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough 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data Additional Functionality Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Data Extraction Not enough data Not enough data SSL Security Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Troubleshooting Reports Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Issue Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Projections Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Authentication Not enough data Not enough data KPI Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Enterprise IT Management[Hide 50 FeaturesShow 50 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Analysis Threat Detection Not enough data Not enough data Platform Unified Communications Platform Not enough data Not enough data Remote Access Not enough data Not enough data ITIL Policy Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Asset Tracking Not enough data Not enough data IT Knowledge Management Not enough data Not enough data IT Asset Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Security Endpoint Protection Not enough data Not enough data Patch 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enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Security Compliance[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI - Security Compliance Automated Documentation Not enough data Not enough data Predictive Risk Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality HIPAA Compliant Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Consent Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Mapping Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data 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enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Templates Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Risk Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Intrusion Detection System Not enough data Not enough data Log Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Security Auditing Not enough data Not enough data Log Management Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Risk Alerts Not enough data Not enough data PCI Assessment Not enough data Not enough data Vulnerability Scanning Not enough data Not enough data Event Logs Not enough data Not enough data File Integrity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Exceptions Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Synchronization Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Activity Monitoring Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Secure Login Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Puppet Enterprise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/10618840af1bd30db712a98a285db11b/puppet-enterprise.svg "Puppet Enterprise")](https://www.g2.com/products/puppet-enterprise/reviews) Puppet Enterprise Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 4.8% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 35.7% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 59.5% [![Rudder](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bca85a843551c4a2691f1321fb91542e/rudder.svg "Rudder")](https://www.g2.com/products/rudder/reviews) Rudder Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 61.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 22.2% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 16.7% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 4.8% 61.1% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 35.7% 22.2% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 59.5% 16.7% Reviewers' Industry [![Puppet Enterprise](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/10618840af1bd30db712a98a285db11b/puppet-enterprise.svg "Puppet Enterprise")](https://www.g2.com/products/puppet-enterprise/reviews) Puppet Enterprise 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% [![Rudder](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bca85a843551c4a2691f1321fb91542e/rudder.svg "Rudder")](https://www.g2.com/products/rudder/reviews) Rudder Information Technology and Services 50.0% Computer Software 11.1% Telecommunications 5.6% Internet 5.6% Graphic Design 5.6% Other 22.2% FAQs ## Puppet vs Rudder FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 15, 2026 ### What is the difference between Rudder vs Puppet? Rudder stands out for its higher Ease of Setup and Quality of Support scores, while Puppet is more widely reviewed and slightly stronger in meeting requirements and administration. | | [Rudder](https://www.g2.com/products/rudder/reviews) | [Puppet](https://www.g2.com/products/puppet-enterprise/reviews) | | --- | --- | --- | | G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.3/5 (18 reviews) | 4.2/5 (43 reviews) | | Ease of Setup score | 8.3 | 7.3 | | Quality of Support score | 9.1 | 8.5 | | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Intuitive user interface and comprehensive data governance features | Extensive automation capabilities and strong community support | ### How do the pricing models of Rudder and Puppet compare? Rudder is favored for value with a higher satisfaction score on price and cost-related dimensions compared to Puppet. - **Rudder:** In recent reviews, buyers highlight Rudder's intuitive interface and time-saving automation as strong value drivers. - **Puppet:** Reviewers note Puppet's robust automation and configuration management but mention a steeper learning curve and higher perceived cost. ### What are the best alternatives to Rudder and Puppet? The top three alternatives to Rudder and Puppet are Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, Progress Chef, and CloudBees. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Rudder](https://www.g2.com/products/rudder/reviews) | 4.3/5 (18 reviews) | — | — | Intuitive user interface and comprehensive data governance features | | [Puppet](https://www.g2.com/products/puppet-enterprise/reviews) | 4.2/5 (43 reviews) | — | — | Extensive automation capabilities and strong community support | | [Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5 (377 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Highly rated for automation and scalability in enterprise environments | | [Progress Chef](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-chef/reviews) | 4.3/5 (133 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Strong configuration management and automation capabilities | | [CloudBees](https://www.g2.com/products/cloudbees/reviews) | 4.4/5 (621 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive CI/CD and automation features | ### Which Patch Management features should I prioritize when comparing Rudder and Puppet? Buyers comparing Rudder and Puppet should prioritize Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Ease of Use, Meets Requirements, and Ease of Admin. - **Ease of Setup:** Rudder scores 8.3, Puppet scores 7.3. - **Quality of Support:** Rudder scores 9.1, Puppet scores 8.5. - **Ease of Use:** Rudder scores 8.3, Puppet scores 7.3. - **Meets Requirements:** Rudder scores 8.0, Puppet scores 8.3. - **Ease of Admin:** Rudder scores 7.7, Puppet scores 8.1. ### What are the pros and cons of Rudder vs Puppet? Rudder's headline strength is its intuitive user interface and ease of setup, while Puppet excels in automation capabilities and community support. - **Rudder strengths:** Intuitive user interface, comprehensive data governance, easy setup, and strong support experience. - **Rudder trade-offs:** Limited reporting and analytics, fewer customization options for user roles, and a smaller community compared to larger competitors. - **Puppet strengths:** Extensive automation, strong community and documentation, cross-platform support, and robust configuration management. - **Puppet trade-offs:** Steeper learning curve, more complex initial setup, and higher perceived cost in some reviews. ### Is Rudder or Puppet better for small businesses? Rudder is better suited for small businesses based on reviewer sentiment and ease of setup. - **Rudder:** Reviewers highlight Rudder's intuitive interface, lower learning curve, and ease of deployment as advantages for small teams. - **Puppet:** Reviewers note Puppet's powerful automation but mention a steeper learning curve and more complex setup, which can be challenging for smaller organizations. ### Which Patch Management platform has better integrations? Rudder and Puppet are rated at parity for integrations, with no recent reviewer-cited integration differences. - **Rudder:** In recent reviews, integrations with REST/JSON APIs and iTop CMDB are mentioned as valuable for data collection and system inventory. - **Puppet:** Reviewers highlight integration with Puppet Forge and API connectivity for automation and module management. ### How do Rudder and Puppet compare on customer support? Rudder and Puppet are rated at parity on Quality of Support, with Rudder at 9.1 and Puppet at 8.5, a difference below the materiality threshold. - **Rudder:** Reviewers consistently praise Rudder's responsive support team and helpful documentation. - **Puppet:** Reviewers describe strong community support and helpful documentation, with some noting improvements in enterprise support over time. ### Which is easier to implement, Rudder or Puppet? Rudder is easier to implement than Puppet, with a one-point higher Ease of Setup score (8.3 vs 7.3). - **Rudder:** Reviewers highlight a low learning curve, quick installation, and a graphical interface that simplifies onboarding and rule creation. - **Puppet:** Reviewers note a steeper learning curve, more complex initial setup, and the need to learn a declarative language, but also mention that setup becomes easier with experience and documentation. Alternatives **Puppet Enterprise Alternatives** ![Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7b1e34d1cfcc265beee0d9b4290461fa/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform.jpg "Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform") [ Red Hat Ansible Automation... ](/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) ![Progress Chef](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ecf6115c87d793bce9c4ac58796134b6/progress-chef.svg "Progress Chef") [ Progress Chef ](/products/progress-chef/reviews) ![Jenkins](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_816e7e27d5ac09363053c4ca43e63c5c/jenkins.png "Jenkins") [ Jenkins ](/products/jenkins/reviews) ![Azure Pipelines](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_2ac0e7b10e1efb64107026cb2b241d53/azure-pipelines.jpg "Azure Pipelines") [ Azure Pipelines ](/products/azure-pipelines/reviews) **Rudder Alternatives** ![Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_7b1e34d1cfcc265beee0d9b4290461fa/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform.jpg "Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform") [ Red Hat Ansible Automation... ](/products/red-hat-ansible-automation-platform/reviews) ![CloudBees](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/87a3b92cea3fbc3b93144f9fd68c968d/cloudbees.svg "CloudBees") [ CloudBees ](/products/cloudbees/reviews) ![ServiceNow IT Service Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c7ed381b8103a08f610090492732a5fe/servicenow-it-service-management.svg "ServiceNow IT Service Management") [ ServiceNow IT Service... ](/products/servicenow-it-service-management/reviews) ![GitHub](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_8ec3c17e3fb1df25b6a8bd7cc69cf2d1/github.png "GitHub") [ GitHub ](/products/github/reviews) ## Puppet Enterprise vs Rudder When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Rudder easier to use and set up. However, Puppet Enterprise is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Puppet Enterprise overall. - Reviewers felt that Puppet Enterprise meets the needs of their business better than Rudder. - When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Rudder is the preferred option. - For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Rudder over Puppet Enterprise.