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FDM Monster vs OctoPrint: catalog facts
FDM Monster	OctoPrint
Screenshots	Screenshots
Best for: Running a mixed 3D printer farm from one self-hosted dashboard	Best for: Control and monitor a 3D printer from a browser
Free Source code is published on GitHub, and no paid tier is mentioned.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Web, Self-hosted	Linux, 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	Manages uploaded print files and print jobs Supports an extensive plugin system
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	Requires a host computer and a compatible printer connection.
Self-hosted	Self-hosted, Web application
Not open source	Open source
License not stated	License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for FDM Monster github.com/fdm-monster/fdm-monster Catalog checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OctoPrint octoprint.org github.com/OctoPrint/OctoPrint Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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