Rudder

Rudder is an open source configuration management and continuous auditing platform that allows system administrators to automate and manage IT infrastructure from a unified platform. Built on CFEngine, Rudder combines configuration management with asset management, helping IT teams identify nodes and their characteristics to execute precise configuration tasks. Key Features: • Compliance-driven automation engine with declarative management framework • Multi-platform support (Windows, Mac, Linux, and cloud workloads) • Hierarchical configuration data engine with automated system classification • Advanced patch management system supporting multiple operating systems • Visual configuration builder with infrastructure-as-code support • Real-time drift detection and automatic remediation • Continuous monitoring and enforcement of configuration policies • Policy validation workflows and external authentication protocols Pricing Model: • Rudder Core: Free open source version with 3-month upgrade window • Standard Plan: €80-€130 per node per year (18 months maintenance, email/portal support) • Premium Plan: €100-€150 per node per year (24 months maintenance, phone/Slack support, dedicated CSM) • Additional modules: €50 per node per year for second module (Configuration & Patch Management or Security Management) Rudder operates with lightweight agents and maintains functionality even during network connectivity loss. The platform is designed for scalability, with single servers capable of managing over 10,000 systems. It provides comprehensive compliance visualization, advanced reporting, and integrates with tools like Slack, Ansible, [Rundeck](/vendor/rundeck), Zabbix, and OpenSCAP.