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At a Glance
Pliant
Pliant
Star Rating
(19)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 5 Workflows
Free Trial is available
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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 Pliant also performs well but slightly lower at 8.0. Reviewers mention that Ansible's extensive library of modules makes it easier to manage configurations across diverse environments.
  • Reviewers mention that Pliant shines in Ease of Use with a score of 9.4 compared to Ansible's 8.7. Users on G2 appreciate Pliant's intuitive interface, which simplifies the automation process for teams without extensive technical expertise.
  • G2 users highlight that Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform has a robust Deployment Automation feature with a score of 9.3, while Pliant closely follows with 9.3 as well. However, users say that Ansible's ability to integrate with existing CI/CD pipelines is a significant advantage for larger enterprises.
  • Users report that Pliant offers superior Quality of Support with a score of 9.5, compared to Ansible's 8.3. Reviewers mention that Pliant's support team is responsive and provides personalized assistance, which is crucial for mid-market companies.
  • Reviewers mention that Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform has a higher Product Direction score of 9.4, indicating a strong commitment to innovation and updates, while Pliant received a perfect score of 10.0, suggesting that users feel confident in Pliant's future development and enhancements.
  • Users on G2 report that Pliant's Task Management capabilities are rated at 9.5, outperforming Ansible's 8.8. Reviewers say that Pliant's task management features allow for better tracking and organization of automation tasks, making it easier for teams to collaborate effectively.
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Pricing
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Pliant
Community Edition
Free Trial
5 Workflows
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Basic Tower
$5,000
per year
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Pliant
Free Trial is available
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
17
9.0
153
Ease of Use
9.4
17
8.7
253
Ease of Setup
9.1
9
8.3
187
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.8
89
Quality of Support
9.5
17
8.3
125
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.8
73
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
16
9.4
154
Features by Category
Application Release OrchestrationHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
8.6
239
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
23
Not enough data
8.5
23
Not enough data
8.4
21
Functionality
Not enough data
9.3
24
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.2
19
Processes
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
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
9.3
76
8.9
297
Administration
9.0
7
8.7
30
9.5
7
Feature Not Available
9.5
7
8.6
30
9.0
7
8.9
29
Automation
9.3
7
9.2
30
9.3
7
9.0
29
9.5
7
9.3
27
9.3
7
9.0
31
IT Management
9.3
7
9.0
32
9.7
6
9.1
31
8.8
7
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
Pliant
Pliant
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Pliant and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform are categorized as Cloud Infrastructure Automation, Network Automation Tools, Enterprise IT Management, and Configuration Management
Unique Categories
Pliant
Pliant has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Pliant
Pliant
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.3%
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
Pliant
Pliant
Computer Software
26.3%
Marketing and Advertising
15.8%
Information Technology and Services
10.5%
Financial Services
10.5%
Restaurants
5.3%
Other
31.6%
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
Pliant
Pliant
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Financial Services

There is literally not a product they can't connect to.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Insurance

Being Indispensable means creating heavy dependancy.

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jason H.
JH
Jason H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

LIGHT WEIGHT / AGENT-LESS Ansible uses ssh and WinRM to communicate with servers, this means it is agent-less and lightweight and reduces your start-up time for new instances, and one less component to manage/update/upgrade. FLEXIBILITY Ansible allows...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Piyush J.
PJ
Piyush J.
Verified User in Telecommunications

Havent worked deeply on Ansible to figure out the downfall of the tool.

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Discussions
Pliant
Pliant Discussions
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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Discussions
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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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