Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs hwinfo
What both publish
| Fact | Facter | hwinfo |
|---|---|---|
| License | Facter is open source and the repository identifies the Apache-2.0 license. | The repository identifies its license as GPL-2.0. |
| Purpose | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. | hwinfo/libhd probe hardware present in a system and can generate an overview log for support. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
hwinfo plans
- hwinfoFree
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 hwinfo if…
hwinfo suits Linux users and support workflows that need command-line hardware detection, detailed device information, or concise inventory output.