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FOG ProjectCobbler
Free

Free, including for commercial use, with community support.

 Free

Free open-source software supported by community sponsors.

Linux, Web, Self-hosted Linux, Self-hosted
  • Captures and deploys images over the network
  • Handles Windows, macOS and Linux images
  • Automates bare-metal and virtual machine provisioning
  • Manages DNS and DHCP alongside installs
  • Requires running your own FOG server
  • Support is community-based through the forum
  • Linux-focused installation server
  • Requires network infrastructure knowledge to set up
Self-hosted Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: GPL-3.0 License: GPL-2.0
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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