Salt vs Rudder : Which is Better?

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Salt

SaltStack takes a new approach to infrastructure management by developing software that is easy enough to get running in seconds, scalable enough to manage tens of thousands of servers, and fast enough to control and communicate with them in milliseconds. Developed by Salt Stack

License: Open Source

Categories: Office & Productivity

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux

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Rudder

Rudder is an easy to use, web-driven, role-based solution for IT Infrastructure Automation and Compliance. Developed by Normation

License: Open Source

Apps available for Mac OS X Windows Linux Android BSD

Salt VS Rudder

Salt is designed for scalability and real-time automation, making it ideal for large infrastructures, while Rudder emphasizes compliance and drift management, offering a lightweight approach suitable for smaller environments.

Salt

Pros:

  • Scalable and flexible configuration management
  • Real-time event-driven automation
  • Supports remote execution of commands
  • Multi-platform support
  • Strong integration with cloud providers

Cons:

  • Steeper learning curve for beginners
  • Requires more setup and configuration
  • Can be complex for small environments

Rudder

Pros:

  • Lightweight and easy to install
  • Focuses on configuration drift management
  • Strong compliance and auditing features
  • Powerful reporting capabilities
  • Flexible and extensible

Cons:

  • Limited in-depth functionality compared to larger tools
  • May require additional tools for comprehensive monitoring
  • Less community support compared to more popular solutions

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