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AstroPrint vs Repetier-Server: catalog facts
AstroPrint	Repetier-Server
Best for: Schools and print farms that want cloud slicing and shared print queues	Best for: Running several 3D printers from one local server without a subscription
Paid Offered through plans listed on its Plans and Pricing page.	Free + paid options Free version available; Pro is a one-time purchase for five installations with no subscription.
Web	Web, Self-hosted
Browser-based slicing from any device Cloud file library with remote monitoring All 4 strengths for AstroPrint Browser-based slicing from any device Cloud file library with remote monitoring Shared print queues and user permissions for teams Connects through an OctoPrint plugin among other options	Runs several printers from one installation Multiple webcams per printer with timelapse All 4 strengths for Repetier-Server Runs several printers from one installation Multiple webcams per printer with timelapse G-code manager with 3D and 2D previews Touchscreen interface for printer-side displays
Depends on a cloud service and an internet connection Plan details and limits are only on the pricing page	Some features require the paid Pro version Closed source
Web application, Hosted service	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for AstroPrint astroprint.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Repetier-Server repetier-server.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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