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