FOG Project

Open-source network disk imaging and deployment

About FOG Project

FOG Project is a free open-source network computer cloning and management solution that images and deploys Windows, Mac and Linux machines over PXE. It also handles software deployment, printer management and inventory for labs and organizations.

FOG Project website preview

Live preview of fogproject.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.

FOG Project: strengths & things to check

Strengths

Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
Covers disk imaging, deployment, network boot, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.

Things to check

Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
It is one of 1194 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.

Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.

FOG Project pricing

Pricing model	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Free access	Yes — fully free
Current plan prices	Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale.
Official site	fogproject.org

FOG Project key facts

Category: Utilities & Security
Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas: disk imaging, deployment, network boot, open source
Official site: fogproject.org

FOG Project FAQ

How much does FOG Project cost?

Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (fogproject.org).

What is FOG Project used for?

Open-source network disk imaging and deployment Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: disk imaging, deployment, network boot, open source.

Where can I try FOG Project?

On its official site, fogproject.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.

FOG Project vs alternatives

	FOG Project	Basilisk	Buttercup	ClamWin
Pricing	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.	Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
Focus areas	disk imaging, deployment, network boot, open source	web browser, open source, xul, classic interface	password manager, encryption, open source, vault	antivirus, malware scanner, open source, windows
Official site	fogproject.org	basilisk-browser.org	buttercup.pw	clamwin.com
Directory status	Listed	Listed	Listed	Listed

Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.

About the Utilities & Security category

Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 1194 tools. Alongside FOG Project, it includes Parted Magic, Clipboard Master, Zipware, IZArc.

FreeUtilities & Securitydisk imagingdeploymentnetwork bootopen source

Alternatives to FOG Project

Tools in the same Utilities & Security category that share focus areas with FOG Project — worth comparing before you commit:

Utilities & Security

Basilisk

Free, open-source browser with a classic pre-Quantum Firefox interface

Freeweb browseropen sourcexulclassic interface

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Buttercup

Free open-source password manager with local vaults

Freepassword managerencryptionopen sourcevault

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ClamWin

Free open-source antivirus for Windows using ClamAV

Freeantivirusmalware scanneropen sourcewindows

Utilities & Security

Clonezilla

Free disk imaging and cloning for deployment

Freedisk cloningimagingopen sourcebackup

Utilities & Security

Executor

Free keyboard launcher for Windows programs

Freelauncherkeyboardwindowsopen source

Utilities & Security

Falkon

KDE's free, open-source lightweight browser with built-in ad blocking

Freeweb browseropen sourcekdelightweight

More in Utilities & Security

Comparing tools in the Utilities & Security category? These related listings are worth a look: Parted Magic — Bootable disk partitioning and data rescue toolkit; Clipboard Master — Multi-clipboard manager with text templates; Zipware — Free archive manager for ZIP, 7Z and RAR.