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AstroPrint vs SimplyPrint: catalog facts
AstroPrint	SimplyPrint
Best for: Schools and print farms that want cloud slicing and shared print queues	Best for: Managing several 3D printers from anywhere, including farms and classrooms
Paid Offered through plans listed on its Plans and Pricing page.	Free + paid options Free to start, with paid plans for larger fleets, schools and enterprises.
Web	Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
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	Browser slicer plus monitoring and queueing in one place Supports many printer brands without extra hardware All 3 strengths for SimplyPrint Browser slicer plus monitoring and queueing in one place Supports many printer brands without extra hardware Scales from a single printer to large fleets
Depends on a cloud service and an internet connection Plan details and limits are only on the pricing page	Depends on a third-party cloud service Advanced fleet and school features cost extra
Web application, Hosted service	Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Account needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for AstroPrint astroprint.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for SimplyPrint simplyprint.io Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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