Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs Network Activity Indicator
Network Activity Indicator
6.1#15 in system information softwareFree planFree planWindows
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| Fact | Facter | Network Activity Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. | Displays the classic two-monitors icon in the Windows system tray to show network activity. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
Network Activity Indicator plans
- FreewareFree
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 Network Activity Indicator if…
This utility suits Windows users who want a system-tray indicator for incoming and outgoing network packets. Its free-use terms cover qualifying home or work use, subject to the stated conditions.