Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs inxi
What both publish
| Fact | Facter | inxi |
|---|---|---|
| License | Facter is open source and the repository identifies the Apache-2.0 license. | The FAQ states that inxi is licensed under GPL 3 or later. |
| Purpose | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. | inxi is a full-featured system information script. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
inxi plans
- inxiFree
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 inxi if…
inxi suits Linux users who want command-line system reports or need to share system details through IRC. It can also serve users who want screen, JSON, or XML output.