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pyinfra vs Salt
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| Fact | pyinfra | Salt |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 6k | 16k |
| Latest | v3.10.0 | v3008.3 |
| Last push | 2026-09-22 | 2026-10-03 |
| Release cadence | about 17 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 34 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Ansible. Alternatives to Ansible →
Full replacementpyinfraAgentless over SSH, with deployments written in Python instead of YAML.
Full replacementSaltAgent-based by default, with an agentless SSH mode.
pyinfra
- v3.10.02026-07-27Another bumper update with lots of security fixes in user input quoting and many other improvements. Thank you all new…
- v3.9.22026-06-07Fix documentation recursive copy mess
- v3.9.12026-06-07Fix documentation redirect pages generation
- v3.9.02026-06-07Another big release with a lot of fixes and improvements across the board - thank you to all contributors! This release…
- v3.8.02026-05-04Big release with a lot of fixes and improvements across the board! We're also switching to full semver (so .0 on the 3.…
pyinfra
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Salt
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