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Chef InSpec pricing

Freemium#2 of 27 in Security Configuration Management SoftwareInfrastructure Testing Tools

Chef InSpec costs from $59/device/yr on its cheapest paid plan; 3 plans in all, as listed on docs.chef.io — prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Chef InSpec pricing at a glance

Plans Free plan · 30-day trialFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits below. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.
See plans on docs.chef.io

Chef InSpec plans & pricing

PlanPriceKey limits
Business$59/device/yr per node, per year
  • Node management
  • Job orchestration
  • Configuration management
  • Compliance audit
  • Standard support
Enterprise$189/device/yr per node, per year
  • Node management
  • Job orchestration
  • Configuration management
  • Compliance audit
  • Continuous compliance
  • InSpec and Infra skills
Enterprise PlusNot checked yet
  • Security and compliance requirements
  • Cloud security posture management
  • Premium support

Prices as published by the vendor on chef.io, checked 20 Sep 2026; taxes and regional pricing may differ. We do not change a plan's price or its limits — this table is what the vendor's own pricing page said on that date.

What the price includes

  • Free trial
    30 days
  • Built for
    Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
  • Integrations
    7 integrations: SSH, WinRM, AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, GitHub …
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    $59/device/yr
  • Configuration drift
    Yes

Our full Chef InSpec verdict, fact sheet and score →

Prices checked by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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