LCFG
6.0#15 in configuration management toolsFree planFree planLinuxSelf-hosted
VisitLCFG vs Puppet
What both publish
| Fact | LCFG | Puppet |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The project documentation includes a practical system configuration book, a guide, build tool documentation, and material on dynamic network configuration. | Documentation covers Enterprise, Continuous Delivery, security compliance and Bolt task execution, with versioned installation and administration material. |
| Founded | 1993 | 2005 |
| License | The LCFG software is freely available under the GPL. | Open-source Puppet is released under Apache-2.0, while Puppet Enterprise adds proprietary commercial components, orchestration, console and support. |
| Purpose | LCFG automatically installs and manages configurations for large numbers of Unix systems, particularly at sites with diverse and rapidly changing configurations. | Puppet Enterprise provides policy-driven configuration management and infrastructure automation for enterprise-scale environments. |
LCFG plans
- LCFGFree
Puppet plans
- Puppet CoreFree
- Puppet Enterprise free trialFree
- Puppet Enterprise listing price$120 a month
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
- Puppet EnterprisePriced on request
- Puppet Enterprise AdvancedPriced on request
Pick LCFG if…
LCFG suits administrators managing varied, changing Unix configurations from a central source. It is intended for self-hosted Linux environments that can work with its listed platform support.
Pick Puppet if…
It suits medium and large organizations managing complex hybrid environments that need centralized automation, security and compliance. Teams managing network or edge devices should note that this is optional and requires sales contact for licensing.