Chef Infra vs System Center Orchestrator
| Chef Infra | System Center Orchestrator | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $4.92/mo | $1,455/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows | Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Patch management | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Linux, macOS, Windows | Windows Server 2022; Windows Server 2025; Windows 10 for Runbook Designer |
| Deployment model | — | self_hosted |
Both are listed in Best IT Automation Software. On Inferse, Chef Infra scores higher on our published basis.