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Foreman vs Katello
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| Fact | Foreman | Katello |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Ruby | JavaScript |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 3k | 426 |
| Latest | 5.0.1 | 4.20.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-09 | 2026-10-09 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 61 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 40 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 32 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Red Hat Satellite. Alternatives to Red Hat Satellite →
Full replacementForemanThe upstream of Satellite, provisioning and managing hosts with Katello for content.
Full replacementKatelloThe content and subscription management plugin for Foreman that Satellite is built on; community support only.
Foreman
✓ signed The latest release, 5.0.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Katello
unsigned The latest release, 4.20.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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