What are the disadvantages of using Ansible?

Ansible has some drawbacks. It can be slower than agent-based tools because it connects to each machine one by one, which is problematic in large environments. Its easy-to-read YAML syntax is limited when you need complex logic. Error handling in Ansible can be less clear than in some other tools, making debugging harder. Ansible also does not maintain state or update history like Terraform, so tracking changes is more difficult. Despite these issues, many people use Ansible for its flexibility and simple setup.