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ERA Provision vs Windows Automated Installation Kit
Both stand on os imaging & deployment software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose ERA Provision for network-based bare-metal OS deployment, especially when local images and automatic ERA agent registration matter. Teams should account for its separate license and request pricing before deciding whether it fits their deployment plans.
Visit ERA Provision Free plan Windows
Visit Windows Automated Installation Kit The facts
| ERA Provision | Windows Automated Installation Kit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Not published |
| Plans published | None | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | era-one.solutions | learn.microsoft.com |
| On os imaging & deployment software | #14 of 24 | #18 of 24 |
ERA Provision: what it does well
- Deploys operating systems to bare-metal hardware through PXE and equivalent methods.
- Supports automated installation scenarios.
- Stores Windows and Linux images locally, including in air-gapped environments.
- Can register an ERA agent automatically after installation.
- Designed to complete setup without cloud imaging services.
What to know first
- Requires a separate license.
- Pricing is available on request.
Windows Automated Installation Kit: what it does well
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