Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs KInfoCenter
KInfoCenter
5.3#28 in system information softwareLinux
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Facter | KInfoCenter |
|---|---|---|
| License | Facter is open source and the repository identifies the Apache-2.0 license. | The KDE documentation says the program is licensed under the GNU General Public License. |
| Purpose | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. | KInfoCenter displays information about the computer system and its hardware. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
KInfoCenter 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 KInfoCenter if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.