Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs SIW
What both publish
| Fact | Facter | SIW |
|---|---|---|
| Command line | Facter can be installed as a Ruby gem with the command gem install facter. | Command-line options can create, compress, and append reports, choose report modules, and run report creation silently. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
SIW plans
- SIW Trial VersionFree
- SIW ViewerFree
- SIW Technician's Version — No Updates / No Support$23.99, paid once
- SIW Home Edition — Lifetime Free Updates$39.99, paid once
- SIW Technician's Version — 1 Year Free Updates$39.99 a year
- SIW Technician's Version — Lifetime Free Updates$103.99, paid once
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 SIW if…
It suits administrators, technicians, and people seeking detailed information about a Windows computer. The Technician's Version is specifically presented for IT tech support.