Digital.ai Deploy vs Perforce Puppet comparison

The compared Digital.ai and Perforce solutions aren't in the same category. Digital.ai is ranked #15 in RA , and holds a 1.3% mindshare in the category. Perforce is ranked #15 in CM , with an average rating of 7.7, and holds a 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Digital.ai users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Perforce users who would recommend it.

Digital.ai Deploy

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Digital.ai Deploy

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Release Automation (15th)

Perforce Puppet

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Configuration Management (15th)

Mindshare comparison

Digital.ai Deploy and Perforce Puppet aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Digital.ai Deploy is designed for Release Automation and holds a mindshare of 1.3%, up 0.6% compared to last year.
Perforce Puppet, on the other hand, focuses on Configuration Management, holds 1.7% mindshare, down 2.0% since last year.

Release Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Digital.ai Deploy	1.3%
Microsoft Azure DevOps	30.8%
GitLab	29.0%
Other	38.9%

Release Automation

Configuration Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Perforce Puppet	1.7%
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform	16.1%
Microsoft Configuration Manager	11.5%
Other	70.7%

Configuration Management

Featured Reviews

Dorian Sezen

Managing Partner at Kloia

Good solution for heterogeneous enterprise environments that have different workflows

The solution is for heterogeneous enterprise environments that have different workflows like Kubernetes, Linux, Windows, and mainframe The solution creates a manifest file that caps the bridge between the developer and the system admin. The tool needs to improve on cloud-native GitOps. I have…

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Erik Ableson

Owner at Infrageeks

A stable solution that is more suited for larger companies with mature CI/CD structures and image management processes

Puppet Enterprise is more suitable for clients working up much more structured deployment images they manage internally. Before choosing Puppet Enterprise, users should think seriously about what they're trying to accomplish and ensure they put the right pieces in place. Overall, I rate Puppet Enterprise an eight out of ten.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution's most valuable aspect is that it is vendor-agnostic and it has a file called Manifest, which makes it possible for developers, ops people, and system admins to cooperate."

"This product is an innovative market leader in the field of application deployment."

"The solution creates a manifest file that caps the bridge between the developer and the system admin."

"The main purpose for this automation tool would be: deploying, controlling, ordering change for the system and IT Infrastructure."

"I rate the stability of Puppet as ten out of ten."

"The most valuable features are the agent, high load balancing, and overall robustness and features."

"Puppet3 and 4 series provides optimum deployment solutions for infrastructure and applications."

"Anything that we manage through Puppet always runs perfectly."

"The agent-based feature helps me by being stable."

"Puppet Enterprise has good functionalities."

"The versatility is great."

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Cons

"The solution currently has a bug that causes performance issues. They need to resolve this in a future release."

"While it is a flexible product and provides a means of integrating with virtually anything, the company should make a better effort to keep up with new platform integrations."

"The tool needs to improve on cloud-native GitOps."

"We would like Puppet to add more integration for applications."

"The solution has really complex code, you have to understand the Ruby language. However, once you know the code then you can move ahead without any problems."

"Puppet Enterprise should improve the general extensibility for places where they can't install it."

"Clients with less technical expertise may find Puppet complex to configure. Our team may struggle if technical team members leave the organization, leaving others uncertain about using the tool."

"It's a bit of a pain point to make sure that everything works once we've upgraded it because Puppet has been evolving pretty fast."

"Puppet Enterprise is more complex and difficult to configure."

"At the beginning the initial setup was kind of complex."

"There's a lot of scope for enhancement on the DevSecOps side. They should definitely include features for compliance, for both the Linux and Windows side of the devices, as well as for network devices. Compliance is something they need to work on."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product’s pricing is acceptable. We get volume discounts."

"Pricing costs are based on annual subscriptions."

"The main thing that we noticed when we switched from the enterprise version to the community version was the difference in cost — the infrastructure is pretty expensive."

"Depending on the size of the organization there is a point when the price of Puppet Enterprise should be lower. However, they provide really good functionality, features, and capabilities."

"Puppet Enterprise can be an expensive solution for smaller businesses."

"Puppet Enterprise’s pricing is competitive."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

18%

Insurance Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Healthcare Company

10%

Government

13%

Financial Services Firm

13%

Comms Service Provider

10%

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	2

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	10
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

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What do you like most about Puppet Enterprise?

Puppet Enterprise is a stable solution.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Puppet Enterprise?

Regarding the cost, I find it expensive, always. I don't know how much the license would cost per year or per user approximately.

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What needs improvement with Puppet Enterprise?

I don't know what could be improved in Perforce Puppet to make this tool better for the next release. I can't think of anything for now, except maybe the price, which I consider high at 50%.

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Also Known As

Deployit, XLDeploy, XebiaLabs XL Deploy

Puppet

Overview

Automate and standardize complex, enterprise-scale application deployments to any environment—from mainframes and middleware to containers and the cloud. Speed up deployments with increased reliability. Enable self-service deployment while maintaining governance and control.

Digital.ai

Perforce Puppet provides robust features for configuration management, compatible with Linux, Windows, and UNIX. It simplifies infrastructure management with automation and role-based access control, though it requires mastering command-line operations due to limited GUI.

Perforce Puppet utilizes a hub-spoke architecture to enhance automation across production environments, excelling in provisioning and configuration management for on-prem servers. Its infrastructure as code approach eases deployment and maintenance, supported by community resources for stabilization. Support for diverse devices makes it adaptable for complex configurations, but pricing and integration gaps, especially with Infosec tools, pose challenges for some.

What are the key features of Perforce Puppet?

Remote Package Installation: Centralized server management for remote installations
File Management: Streamlined file operations from a single point
Infrastructure as Code: Simplifies infrastructure maintenance
Scalability: Grows with organizational demands
Role-Based Access Control: Ensures secure user management
Device State Control: Efficient device integration and configuration

What benefits should users expect?

Automation Efficiency: Reduces manual tasks with hub-spoke architecture
Versatility: Supports multiple operating systems
Community Support: Backed by a stable and organized community
Configuration Simplicity: Simplifies and streamlines setup processes

Puppet is implemented across industries for managing production servers, especially in regulated environments. Its security compliance checks ensure adherence to required standards, while public configurations assist in device network integration. Industries benefit from its ability to streamline Linux server automation and explore expansion into Windows systems to meet cross-platform requirements.

Perforce

Sample Customers

American Express, Xerox, Fandango, Rabobank, Cable & Wireless, Air France, 3M, GE, Liberty Mutual, EA

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