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At a Glance
Octopus Deploy
Octopus Deploy
Star Rating
(52)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $12.00 Per Month
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Star Rating
(307)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5,000 per year
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform excels in Configuration Management with a score of 9.0, while Octopus Deploy follows closely with a score of 8.5. Reviewers mention that Ansible's ability to manage configurations across multiple environments is a significant advantage for enterprise-level deployments.
  • Reviewers mention that Octopus Deploy shines in Deployment Automation, scoring 9.6 compared to Ansible's 9.3. Users on G2 appreciate Octopus's intuitive interface for managing complex deployment processes, making it easier for teams to automate their release cycles.
  • Users say that both platforms offer strong Integration capabilities, with Ansible scoring 8.9 and Octopus at 8.9 as well. However, reviewers mention that Octopus Deploy has a more extensive library of plugins, which enhances its flexibility in integrating with various tools.
  • G2 users report that Ansible's Ease of Setup is rated at 8.3, which is higher than Octopus Deploy's 7.4. Users mention that Ansible's straightforward installation process is a key factor for teams looking to get started quickly.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms have robust Task Management features, with Ansible scoring 8.8 and Octopus at 8.1. Users report that Ansible's task orchestration capabilities allow for more complex workflows, which is beneficial for larger teams.
  • Users on G2 highlight that Ansible's Quality of Support is rated at 8.3, slightly higher than Octopus Deploy's 8.2. Reviewers say that Ansible's community support and extensive documentation provide valuable resources for troubleshooting and best practices.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Octopus Deploy
Cloud
Starting at $12.00
Per Month
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Basic Tower
$5,000
per year
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Free Trial
Octopus Deploy
Free Trial is available
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
47
9.0
153
Ease of Use
8.5
47
8.7
253
Ease of Setup
7.4
28
8.3
187
Ease of Admin
8.1
26
8.8
89
Quality of Support
8.2
38
8.3
125
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
23
8.8
73
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
47
9.4
154
Features by Category
Application Release OrchestrationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.6
144
8.6
239
Administration
8.5
13
9.0
23
8.7
15
8.5
23
8.7
15
8.4
21
Functionality
9.6
15
9.3
24
8.9
11
8.6
20
8.5
13
8.3
21
8.9
14
8.6
24
7.3
5
8.2
19
Processes
8.8
14
8.6
22
8.7
15
8.7
22
8.3
14
8.3
20
Network Automation ToolsHide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features
Not enough data
8.3
68
Configuration
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.9
6
Network
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Logistics
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Security - Network Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
6.7
5
Cloud Infrastructure AutomationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.9
297
Administration
Not enough data
8.7
30
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
30
Not enough data
8.9
29
Automation
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
9.0
29
Not enough data
9.3
27
Not enough data
9.0
31
IT Management
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
9.1
31
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Network
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.0
96
Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
16
Not enough data
8.9
17
Not enough data
8.9
16
Management
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
9.6
16
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Preparation
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Analysis
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
97
Management
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
7.9
11
Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Processes
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Continuous IntegrationHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
8.3
30
Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Management
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation Support - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Error Management - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance and Reporting - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance - Runbook Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Enterprise IT ManagementHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.0
123
Analysis
Not enough data
5.6
13
Platform
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.1
12
Not enough data
6.3
13
Not enough data
6.5
12
Not enough data
6.9
12
Security
Not enough data
6.0
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
6.8
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.3
12
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Octopus Deploy
Octopus Deploy
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Octopus Deploy and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform are categorized as Application Release Orchestration, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Build Automation, Continuous Delivery, and Runbook Automation
Unique Categories
Octopus Deploy
Octopus Deploy has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Octopus Deploy
Octopus Deploy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.8%
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Octopus Deploy
Octopus Deploy
Computer Software
30.6%
Information Technology and Services
26.5%
Internet
6.1%
Retail
4.1%
Insurance
4.1%
Other
28.6%
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Information Technology and Services
18.6%
Financial Services
10.3%
Telecommunications
10.0%
Computer Software
9.0%
Banking
6.6%
Other
45.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Octopus Deploy
Octopus Deploy
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Kevin V.
KV
Kevin V.
Verified User in Internet

Octopus vastly simplifies the deployment of Windows-based services and websites. What used to be an hour long process of copying files around manually and editing config files is all automated into a process that takes a fraction of the time. The lifecycle...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ross D.
RD
Ross D.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

My biggest complaint is that it must be manually installed on each deployment machine, there is no hosted service for this. Maintaining Octopus itself becomes a problem with time, with manual up-gradation required on each machine. There is also no facility...

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Michael B.
MB
Michael B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I previously used Puppet. While Puppet is great, Ansible (and Salt) is even better. Getting to where Puppet was actually configuring servers took several days. I had Ansible configuring user account on servers in an hour of using Ansible. The Ansible...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Marek B.
MB
Marek B.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

Pricing - is little bit too expensive for medium and small companies in one word ... waste of money

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Discussions
Octopus Deploy
Octopus Deploy Discussions
Is Octopus Deploy a CI tool?
1 comment
MR
No, Octopus is meant for deploymentsRead more
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Discussions
What is Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform used for?
1 comment
ADESH J.
AJ
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform streamlines IT operations by automating configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. It excels...Read more
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