FDM Monster vs AstroPrint: catalog facts
 FDM Monster |  AstroPrint |
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Best for: Running a mixed 3D printer farm from one self-hosted dashboard |
Best for: Schools and print farms that want cloud slicing and shared print queues |
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Free Source code is published on GitHub, and no paid tier is mentioned. |
Paid Offered through plans listed on its Plans and Pricing page. |
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Web, Self-hosted |
Web |
- Supports OctoPrint, Moonraker, PrusaLink and Bambu Lab printers in one dashboard
- Runs on your own local network or server
All 4 strengths for FDM Monster- Supports OctoPrint, Moonraker, PrusaLink and Bambu Lab printers in one dashboard
- Runs on your own local network or server
- Docker setup included in the repository
- Actively developed with a long commit history
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- 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
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- Needs a server and some setup before use
- Aimed at multi-printer setups, so it adds overhead for a single printer
All 3 limitations for FDM Monster- Needs a server and some setup before use
- Aimed at multi-printer setups, so it adds overhead for a single printer
- License is not stated in the research
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- Depends on a cloud service and an internet connection
- Plan details and limits are only on the pricing page
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Self-hosted |
Web application, Hosted service |
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Not open source |
Not open source |
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License not stated |
License not stated |
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Not stated if an account is needed |
Account needed |
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Not stated if it works offline |
Needs internet |
Sources for FDM MonsterCatalog checked September 24, 2026 |
Sources for AstroPrintCatalog checked September 24, 2026 |
“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.
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