Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs lshw
What both publish
| Fact | Facter | lshw |
|---|---|---|
| License | Facter is open source and the repository identifies the Apache-2.0 license. | The repository identifies the project as GPL-2.0 licensed. |
| Purpose | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. | lshw reports detailed information about a machine’s hardware configuration. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
lshw plans
- lshwFree
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 lshw if…
It suits Linux users who need detailed hardware inventory reports in text, XML, or HTML. Users wanting a graphical interface can build the optional GTK+ interface separately.