Habitat vs Chocolatey vs Automate Package Manager

[bmartindcs]

All three seem to support Chocolatey, what is the difference between the three? I realize Habitat has other features, just wondering if it is like a package deal kind of thing, or if the Chocolatey features are different in them. Trying to figure out what to buy.

[Cubert]

There is a difference yes!

Habitat is using builds from Chocolatey for Automate 3.5

Chocolatey for Automate is using builds 3.6, there was a huge set of changes to 3.6 that make it the best choice for Chocolatey only agents.

Automate Package Manager takes a page from Chocolatey 3.6 and created a policy based version of the Chocolatey for Automate plugin. So although they operate very similar, how you configure agents and packages is different. This plugin also supports Mac and Linux package managers (Homebrew, Apt, YUM and Zypper).

So if you want economy, Habitat gives you a lot of tools. If you are looking for solid and stable service then Chocolatey for Automate and if you want the latest and greatest we offer or to also manage Mac and Linux agents then Automate Package Manager is the way to go.

[bmartindcs]

Great! That's exactly what I need. The 3 are rather confusing as someone in presales stage deciding what to buy.

Thanks