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SaltStack Enterprise

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4.4
Market Presence: Continuous Configuration Automation Tools (Transitioning to Infrastructure Automation and Orchestration Tools), Network Automation Platforms

Overview

Product Information on SaltStack Enterprise

Updated 13th October 2025

What is SaltStack Enterprise?

SaltStack Enterprise is a software designed to automate configuration management, cloud control, and orchestration of infrastructure at scale. It provides tools for managing servers, network devices, and other IT resources across on-premises and cloud environments. The software enables users to enforce security policies, maintain compliance, and standardize configurations through state definitions and automated workflows. SaltStack Enterprise addresses challenges related to manual configuration, inconsistent deployment, and operational overhead by enabling remote execution, event-driven automation, and real-time monitoring. It supports integration with various systems and simplifies complex maintenance tasks by providing centralized management and reporting features.

SaltStack Enterprise Pricing

SaltStack Enterprise software uses a subscription-based pricing model, where organizations pay recurring fees based on the number of managed nodes or devices. The software offers different tiers depending on the scale and needs of an organization, with pricing that may vary based on deployment options and support requirements. Licensing typically includes access to features for automation, orchestration, security, and ongoing updates.

Overall experience with SaltStack Enterprise

Engineer
50M - 250M USD, IT Services
FAVORABLE

“Efficient for remote management, but documentation and memory usage hinder setup”

5.0
Jun 3, 2026
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SR ENGINEER
30B + USD, Banking
CRITICAL

“Saltstack: Masterful Automation, Questionable Web Portal”

3.0
Jul 26, 2024
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 7th December 2023

VMware is a provider of multi-cloud services for all applications, enabling digital innovation while offering enterprise control. The company was established in 1998 and has been pioneering technological innovations over the years. VMware has a commitment to innovation, fusing curiosity with execution. The company focuses on the utilization of groundbreaking technologies such as edge computing, AI, blockchain, machine learning, Kubernetes, amongst others, as a way of addressing the most pressing challenges of its customers.

Company Details

Updated 26th February 2025
Company type
Public
Head office location
Palo Alto, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Website
https://www.vmware.com

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SaltStack Enterprise Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(35 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
66%
4 Star
29%
3 Star
6%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Efficient for remote management, but documentation and memory usage hinder setup

    5.0
    Jun 2, 2026
    Well, SaltStack Enterprise is incredibly fast and scales effortlessly across thousands of nodes. It's just the learning curve for YAML is a bit steep, but for sheer speed and remote execution power, it's an excellent automation tool.
  • Engineer
    50M-1B USD
    IT Services
    Review Source

    Efficient for remote management, but documentation and memory usage hinder setup

    5.0
    Jun 2, 2026
    Well, SaltStack Enterprise is incredibly fast and scales effortlessly across thousands of nodes. It's just the learning curve for YAML is a bit steep, but for sheer speed and remote execution power, it's an excellent automation tool.
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Reviewer Insights for: SaltStack Enterprise
Performance of SaltStack Enterprise Across Market Features

SaltStack Enterprise Likes & Dislikes

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What I like the most is the high speed and ability to manage thousands of servers at once. It auto fixed the system change so quick, that would save a lot of manual work.

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What I like the most is the high speed and ability to manage thousands of servers at once. It auto fixed the system change so quick, that would save a lot of manual work.

Like

What I like the most is the high speed and ability to manage thousands of servers at once. It auto fixed the system change so quick, that would save a lot of manual work.

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Web Portal and Job logs view..

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Web Portal and Job logs view..

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Web Portal and Job logs view..