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FDM Monster vs SimplyPrint: catalog facts
FDM MonsterSimplyPrint

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FDM Monster printer dashboard

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SimplyPrint monitoring a fleet of 3D printers

Best for: Running a mixed 3D printer farm from one self-hosted dashboard

Best for: Managing several 3D printers from anywhere, including farms and classrooms

Free

Source code is published on GitHub, and no paid tier is mentioned.

Free + paid options

Free to start, with paid plans for larger fleets, schools and enterprises.

Web, Self-hosted Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Depends on a third-party cloud service
  • Advanced fleet and school features cost extra
Self-hosted Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet
Sources for FDM Monster

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

Sources for SimplyPrint

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.