Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs Speccy
What both publish
| Fact | Facter | Speccy |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. | Speccy is a fast, lightweight system information tool for PCs that provides a quick summary and details about computer hardware. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
Speccy plans
- Speccy FreeFree
- Speccy Professional$19.95, paid once
- CCleaner Professional Plus$59.95, 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 Speccy if…
Speccy suits Windows home users who want a hardware summary, component temperatures, or shareable system reports. Business customers are directed to a separate business edition.