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opsi vs Cobbler: catalog facts
opsi	Cobbler
Free The core system is open source and free to use.	Free Free open-source software supported by community sponsors.
Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
Automated software deployment to many clients Network operating system installation	Automates bare-metal and virtual machine provisioning Manages DNS and DHCP alongside installs
Requires running and maintaining your own server Project website is primarily in German	Linux-focused installation server Requires network infrastructure knowledge to set up
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License: GPL-2.0
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 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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