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Cobbler vs Serva: catalog facts
Cobbler	Serva
Free Free open-source software supported by community sponsors.	Freemium Offered as a download from the developer's site; check the download page for edition…
Linux, Self-hosted	Windows
Automates bare-metal and virtual machine provisioning Manages DNS and DHCP alongside installs	Several network boot services in one portable program Supports both UEFI and BIOS PXE clients
Linux-focused installation server Requires network infrastructure knowledge to set up	Runs on Windows only Website and documentation are dense and dated in style
Self-hosted	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is 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 2, 2026

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