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Cobbler vs iVentoy: catalog facts
Cobbler	iVentoy
Free Free open-source software supported by community sponsors.	Freemium A free edition is available, with a paid Pro edition for extra features.
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows, Linux
Automates bare-metal and virtual machine provisioning Manages DNS and DHCP alongside installs	Boots ISO files directly without extracting them Very little configuration needed
Linux-focused installation server Requires network infrastructure knowledge to set up	Some features are reserved for the paid Pro edition Network boot requires control over the local network setup
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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