Fastfetch
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What both publish
| Fact | Fastfetch | hw-probe |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The installation documentation lists package-manager integrations including APT, pacman, DNF, Homebrew, MacPorts, Scoop, Chocolatey, winget and Termux. | The project provides AppImage, Docker, Snap, Flatpak, Live CD/USB, and native Linux package installation options. |
| License | The project is distributed under the MIT License. | The software is dual-licensed under LGPL 2.1 or later and BSD-4-Clause. |
| Operating systems | The maker lists native support for Windows, macOS, Linux, BSD, and Android through Termux. | The project supports Linux distributions and BSD systems including FreeBSD, OpenBSD, NetBSD, DragonFly, MidnightBSD, GhostBSD, NomadBSD, FreeNAS and pfSense. |
| Privacy | Version 2.69.0 is described as having no telemetry, crash reporting or update check; network access is limited to modules such as publicip and weather when configured. | The project says it attempts to mask private information before upload, warns this can fail in edge cases, and uploads data over HTTPS. |
| Purpose | Fastfetch displays operating system, hardware, and software information in a terminal alongside customizable logos. | hw-probe snapshots computer hardware and logs, checks device operability, and returns a permanent URL for viewing the probe. |
Fastfetch plans
- FastfetchFree
- FreeFree
hw-probe plans
- hw-probeFree
Pick Fastfetch if…
Fastfetch suits command-line users who want system details and customizable terminal displays. It may also help with hardware auditing, diagnostics, or terminal screenshots.
Pick hw-probe if…
hw-probe is intended for Linux and BSD developers debugging computer problems and organizations simplifying hardware inventory.