Facter
7.4#2 in system information softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitFacter vs System Information Viewer
System Information Viewer
5.8#19 in system information softwareFree planFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Facter | System Information Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Facter is a command-line tool that gathers facts about systems, including hardware details, network settings, and operating system type and version. | SIV is a general Windows utility for displaying Windows, network, and hardware information. |
Facter plans
- Puppet Core DeveloperFree
- Puppet Core CommercialPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
System Information Viewer plans
- Home useFree
- Commercial usePriced on request
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 System Information Viewer if…
SIV suits Windows users who want detailed hardware, firmware, and networked-computer information, including people who prefer a portable utility or command-line interface. Home use is free; commercial users need to contact the maker for pricing.