Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs HardInfo2
What both publish
| Fact | Facter | HardInfo2 |
|---|---|---|
| Command line | Facter can be installed as a Ruby gem with the command gem install facter. | The CLI can generate reports in text or HTML and run specified benchmarks. |
| License | Facter is open source and the repository identifies the Apache-2.0 license. | The project describes itself as open source under GPL2+. |
| Purpose | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. | HardInfo2 is a system information and benchmark program for Linux systems. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
HardInfo2 plans
No prices published.
Pick Facter if…
Facter suits system administrators and Puppet users who need system details available to manifests or infrastructure tools. Creating custom facts requires some familiarity with Ruby.
Pick HardInfo2 if…
HardInfo2 suits Linux users who need system details, benchmark reports, or command-line inspection across machines. It is useful for people working with listed distributions and processor architectures who prefer open-source software.