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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform

Composite Score
8.2 /10
CX Score
8.3 /10
Category
Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform
8.2 /10

What is Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform?

Red Hat® Ansible® Automation is automation software powered by Red Hat Ansible Engine—an execution engine with hundreds of modules that can automate all aspects of IT environments and processes—and Red Hat Ansible Tower—a management interface that can integrate with other services.

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Awards & Recognition

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform won the following awards in the Data Center Automation category

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Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

85 Likeliness to Recommend

97 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+85 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform?

8% Negative
10% Neutral
82% Positive

Pros

  • Respectful
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy

Feature Ratings

Average 82

Process Automation

87

Backup

85

Application Provisioning

85

Patching Automation

84

Server Provisioning

84

Compliance Monitoring

83

Task Monitoring

82

Multi-Site Functionality

82

Server Configuration Monitoring

81

Remediation

81

Task Scheduling

80

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Business Value Created

86

Ease of Data Integration

84

Ease of Customization

84

Ease of Implementation

84

Ease of IT Administration

83

Quality of Features

83

Vendor Support

83

Usability and Intuitiveness

82

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Breadth of Features

80

Availability and Quality of Training

79

Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform Reviews

james c.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2026

‎The heart of smart automation

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform from other similar products?

Red Hat Ansible is a powerful yet simple platform. Its agentless architecture means we don’t need to install software on every server or device, making deployment faster and less disruptive. Playbooks written in YAML allow us to define complex workflows in a readable, human-friendly way.‎

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The platform shines with its content collections and Automation Hub, letting me share reusable automation templates across projects. Role-based access control and built-in analytics give security and visibility into who can run automation and how tasks are performing. It automates routine security checks, patching, and configuration enforcement to maintain compliance standards.

What do you dislike most about this product?

‎Creating highly complex playbooks can sometimes be challenging and require advanced scripting knowledge, which can be a barrier to a smooth workflow.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Red Hat Ansible is perfect for automating large and hybrid IT environments. For large-scale automation, map out dependencies and orchestration first, so workflows run smoothly.

Pros

  • Continually Improving Product
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Jimena G.

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Feb 2025

Efficiency and Effectiveness in Automation

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform from other similar products?

While many automation platforms require complex initial configuration and the installation of additional software, Ansible stands out for its “agentless” approach. This not only reduces complexity in implementation, but also decreases the load on system resources. In addition, its text-based interface allows users to create and modify configurations quickly and easily, differentiating itself from heavier and more complicated alternatives. It enjoys the support of a vibrant community and abundant resources, which facilitate learning and troubleshooting. It is also compatible with most platforms and environments, including cloud, virtualization

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

What I really like is its ease of use. The learning curve is surprisingly gentle, allowing new users to start seeing tangible results in a short period of time. Additionally, extensive documentation and community resources contribute to creating an exceptional user experience. The platform features an extensive library of modules that can be used to automate a variety of tasks in different environments. Features Continuous Integration It facilitates integration with other DevOps tools, strengthening collaboration between developers and operators.

What do you dislike most about this product?

There is nothing I don't like about this platform, it reduces implementation time and configuration management, which translates into greater productivity, it presents scalability From small startups to large corporations, it adapts to the specific needs of each organization, it is presented as a powerful and accessible solution that transforms the way organizations manage their IT infrastructures

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend this platform for its ability to simplify automation and management tasks, allowing IT teams to focus on strategic initiatives. The user experience is a combination of ease of use and power, making it an attractive option for those looking for a robust solution without unnecessary complications.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy

Hemlata M.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Consulting
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2025

Ansible is the python based configuration languag,

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform from other similar products?

I have used Ansilble for server configuration. It is easy to use. Once the cluster is set up, Ansible is the best product to use.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

to Automate the configuration .

What do you dislike most about this product?

Good to use.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Ansible is the python based configuration language.. So it is easy to use.

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Unique Features

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