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MDS vs FOG Project: catalog facts
MDS	FOG Project
Paid Paid software with a downloadable trial; also part of the Erase and Restore bundle.	Free Free, including for commercial use, with community support.
macOS	Linux, Web, Self-hosted
Supports Intel and Apple Silicon Macs Workflows cover macOS, apps, scripts, users and settings	Captures and deploys images over the network Handles Windows, macOS and Linux images
macOS only Paid after the trial	Requires running your own FOG server Support is community-based through the forum
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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