Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs NWinfo
What both publish
| Fact | Facter | NWinfo |
|---|---|---|
| License | Facter is open source and the repository identifies the Apache-2.0 license. | The project is licensed under the Unlicense. |
| Purpose | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. | NWinfo is a Win32 program for collecting system and hardware information. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
NWinfo 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 NWinfo if…
NWinfo may suit Windows users who need system and hardware details in a GUI or command-line report. Its export formats and sensitive-data option may help users preparing machine information for review or sharing.