CFEngine vs HCL BigFix
| CFEngine | HCL BigFix | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Patch management | Yes | Yes |
| Deployment model | self_hosted | hybrid |
| Supported platforms | Linux (RHEL, Debian, Ubuntu) and Windows | Windows, UNIX, Linux, macOS and mobile devices |
| Configuration management | — | Yes |
| Remediation automation | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best IT Automation Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, CFEngine scores higher on our published basis.