Uyuni
Uyuni: A broad Salt-based platform for provisioning, patching, compliance, and configuration control. Ranked #7 of 26 in Configuration Management Tools by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Open source; best for SUSE-centric teams needing provisioning and compliance.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingOpen source
- Best forSUSE-centric teams needing provisioning and compliance
- Paid fromFree
- Deployment modelBoth
- Facts checked22 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Combines Salt management, patching, provisioning, and configuration control
- Supports a broad list of enterprise and community Linux distributions
- Adds CVE auditing and OpenSCAP compliance remediation workflows
Where it doesn't
- The server is deployed on supported SUSE-based hosts
- Self-hosted deployment requires organizations to operate the platform
- Support depends on vendor operating-system versions and lifecycle conditions
Our verdict on Uyuni
Uyuni is an open-source configuration and infrastructure management platform for organizations managing Linux servers, edge devices, and container environments. It uses Salt for client registration and management, while also supporting SSH Push contact methods. Teams can organize infrastructure into groups, deploy software and operating-system configurations, apply patches, provision bare-metal, virtual, and container environments, and manage configuration files through channels and Salt states. Its strongest fit is for SUSE-centric operations that need provisioning and compliance capabilities alongside routine Linux administration.
Its feature depth covers the main control points expected in configuration management. Software channels and repositories support automated patch and package deployment, while configuration channels distribute managed files. Version-controlled files provide rollback and comparison, and custom Salt states support configuration automation. CVE patch-status auditing adds security visibility, while OpenSCAP scanning and remediation address compliance workflows. Integrations with Salt, OpenSCAP, Podman, and Kubernetes extend the platform across configuration, compliance, and container operations.
The platform supports SUSE Linux Enterprise, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP, SLE Micro, SL Micro, openSUSE variants, and a wide range of other distributions including Debian, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, Oracle Linux, and Amazon Linux. However, the server is deployed on supported SUSE-based hosts, and the self-hosted model places platform operation with the organization rather than a SaaS provider. Uyuni is a strong choice for teams that want open-source control across provisioning, patching, configuration, and compliance. Organizations seeking a hosted service or a narrower, lower-administration tool should look elsewhere.
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Uyuni pricing
Uyuni fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Deployment model | Both |
| Agent model | Both |
| Drift detection | Yes |
| Patch management | Yes |
| Policy as code | Yes |
| Compliance reporting | Yes |
| Supported platforms | SUSE Linux Enterprise; SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP; SLE Micro; SL Micro; openSUSE Leap; openSUSE Tumbleweed; Alibaba Cloud Linux; AlmaLinux; Amazon Linux; CentOS; Debian; openEuler; Open Enterprise Server; Oracle Linux; Raspberry Pi OS; Red Hat Enterprise Linux; Rocky Linux; Ubuntu |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Linux |
| Support | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Open source |
| Website | uyuni-project.org |
| Facts checked | 22 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to Uyuni
- PuppetA mature hybrid automation platform with strong drift, patching, and compliance controls.9.3
- AWS Systems Manager State ManagerA free AWS service for scheduled configuration, drift management, patching, and compliance reporting.9.1
- Google Cloud VM ManagerA focused Google Cloud tool for patching, policy enforcement, and VM compliance.9.0
Uyuni vs the competition
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- Uyuni vs AWS Systems Manager State Manager
- Uyuni vs Google Cloud VM Manager
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Also Ranked In
Uyuni is ranked in 7 of our directories.
- #14IT Configuration Management Software26 tools ranked
- #21Orchestration / Provisioning Software29 tools ranked
- #29Remote Monitoring and Management Software40 tools ranked
- #45Patch Management Software49 tools ranked
- #37Application Deployment Software43 tools ranked
- #43IT Automation Software75 tools ranked
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