Side by side
LCFG vs Mgmt Config
Both stand on configuration management tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
LCFG provides a profile-driven way to configure and maintain large Unix environments, with package synchronization and network installation. Check its platform notes carefully, since support differs across operating systems.
Visit LCFG Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted
Mgmt offers multiple execution modes and event-driven change detection for supported Linux systems. Check its architecture and installation requirements against your environment before adopting it.
Visit Mgmt ConfigThe facts
| LCFG | Mgmt Config | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Not published |
| Plans published | 1 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | lcfg.org | mgmtconfig.com |
| On configuration management tools | #12 of 26 | #16 of 26 |
LCFG: what it does well
- Freely available under the GPL.
- Manages configurations through central XML profiles.
- Synchronizes installed packages with machine profiles.
- Supports network-based installation using PXE or a boot floppy.
- Documentation covers dynamic network configuration.
What to know first
- Solaris support is less complete and not packaged.
- Mac OS X port is experimental.
- Demonstration Windows client has no real components.
- Listed Fedora releases are older versions.
Mgmt Config: what it does well
- Independent resources can run simultaneously.
- Detects resource changes without polling.
- Supports etcd peers, SSH, and standalone operation.
- Can run continuously, intermittently, or on demand.
- Includes documented AWS EC2, Docker, and libvirt resources.
What to know first
- Supported platform is Linux x86_64/amd64.
- Installation requires Augeas, libvirt, and PackageKit dependencies.
- ARM64 builds require contacting the maker.
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