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OwnBackup vs Puppet

OwnBackup logo

OwnBackup

Backup

Leading backup for Salesforce and SaaS platforms

From
$5/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Puppet logo

Puppet

Cloud

Infrastructure automation for enterprises

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Puppet has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: OwnBackup own states its products are officially part of Salesforce, and routes pricing to Salesforce's Cloud Data Security page rather than publishing a figure of its own; Puppet no pricing published for commercial tiers; requires contacting sales
  • They diverge on capability: OwnBackup covers Automated backup, Puppet covers Manifests.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which OwnBackup and Puppet actually diverge.

Attributes where OwnBackup and Puppet differ
AttributeOwnBackupPuppet
Starting price$5/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebLinux, Windows, Mac, Api
CategoryBackupCloud
Founded20152005

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in OwnBackup

  • Automated backup
  • Instant recovery
  • Proactive monitoring
  • Data seeding
  • Sandbox management
  • Compliance archiving
  • Salesforce
  • ServiceNow

Only in Puppet

  • Manifests
  • Modules
  • Classes
  • Variables
  • Facts
  • Puppet Master
  • Hiera
  • Facter

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

OwnBackup

  • Data protectionnot Puppet
  • Disaster recoverynot Puppet
  • Business continuitynot Puppet
  • Ransomware protectionnot Puppet
  • Compliancenot Puppet

Puppet

  • Infrastructure automationnot OwnBackup
  • Configuration managementnot OwnBackup
  • DevOps at scalenot OwnBackup
  • Enterprise infrastructurenot OwnBackup

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

OwnBackup

  • Own states its products are officially part of Salesforce, and routes pricing to Salesforce's Cloud Data Security page rather than publishing a figure of its own

Puppet

  • No pricing published for commercial tiers; requires contacting sales
  • Enterprise and Advanced tiers require custom quote
  • Free tier limited to 25 nodes maximum

Pricing, plan by plan

OwnBackup

$5/month
  • OwnBackup$5/month
    • Daily backup
    • Instant recovery
    • Proactive monitoring

Puppet

Free
  • DeveloperFree
    • Up to 25 nodes
  • Core Commercial$null/custom
    • 25+ nodes
    • Vendor-backed SLAs
    • Training with Certified Engineers
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Web GUI
    • RBAC
    • Multi-environment support
  • Advanced$null/custom
    • AI-powered features
    • Advanced patching
    • Vulnerability remediation

Which should you pick?

Choose OwnBackup if

  • You need automated backup.
  • You also want instant recovery.
OwnBackup review

Choose Puppet if

  • You need manifests.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Windows, Mac, Api.
  • You also want modules.
Puppet review

Questions people ask

Is OwnBackup or Puppet better?
Neither clearly leads. OwnBackup starts at $5/month and Puppet at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, OwnBackup or Puppet?
Puppet has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5/month for OwnBackup and Free for Puppet.
Does OwnBackup or Puppet run on more platforms?
OwnBackup runs on Web. Puppet runs on Linux, Windows, Mac, Api.
Can I use Puppet for free?
Yes. Puppet has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. OwnBackup starts at $5/month.
What is OwnBackup best used for?
OwnBackup is most often used for data protection, disaster recovery, business continuity, ransomware protection. Of those, data protection and disaster recovery are not what Puppet is typically brought in for.
What can OwnBackup do that Puppet cannot?
OwnBackup covers Automated backup, Instant recovery, Proactive monitoring, Data seeding. Puppet covers Manifests, Modules, Classes, Variables.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

OwnBackup: How do I get pricing information?

Pricing is available through a demo request. The homepage directs visitors to 'Get a Demo' to discuss specific costs. Ownbackup (now Own by Salesforce) provides Backup & Recover, Data Security, Data Mask & Seed, and Archive products.

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Puppet: How much does Puppet cost?

Puppet's Developer tier is free for up to 25 nodes. Commercial, Enterprise, and Advanced tiers require contacting their sales team for a custom quote.

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OwnBackup: Can I access pricing without talking to sales?

No. The pricing page exists at salesforce.com but the homepage directs all interested buyers through the 'Get a Demo' sales contact process.

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Puppet: Is there a free version of Puppet?

Yes, Puppet's Developer tier is free forever for up to 25 nodes of infrastructure.

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Puppet: What does the Enterprise tier include?

Puppet's Enterprise tier includes web GUI, RBAC, and multi-environment support for organizations managing infrastructure at scale, with pricing available upon request.

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