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Confluent vs NOC-PS

Both stand on bare metal provisioning software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Confluent

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Confluent covers server provisioning, hardware operations, and cluster management through several interfaces. Check the documented management-server OS and firewall requirements before deployment.

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NOC-PS

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

NOC-PS combines server provisioning, remote power control, and optional billing connections in one virtual appliance. Check the Lite edition's limits and the paid license's IP binding against your deployment needs.

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The facts

ConfluentNOC-PS
Free planYesYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAPI, Linux, Self-hosted, WebAPI, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid planNot publishedNOC-PS license: €1,000 a year
Plans publishedNone1
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitexcat2.github.ionoc-ps.com
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Confluent: what it does well

  • Supports clusters from a handful of nodes to many thousands.
  • Deploys stateful and stateless images using several boot methods.
  • Provides hardware management through IPMI, Redfish, and plugins.
  • Offers command-line, Python, web, and REST interfaces.
  • Free under the Apache 2.0 license.

What to know first

  • Installation requires a listed supported management-server OS.
  • Firewall settings may need adjustment.
  • xCAT-exclusive features may require running both projects.

NOC-PS: what it does well

  • Automates operating-system installation through PXE.
  • Supports a broad list of operating systems.
  • Includes power management across several interfaces.
  • Offers Hostbill and Blesta billing modules.
  • Free Lite edition allows 25 MAC addresses yearly.

What to know first

  • Lite has no API or billing integration.
  • Lite supports only listed 64-bit Linux profiles.
  • Paid license is bound to the installation server's IP.
  • Paid support is email-only.

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