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KlipperScreen vs Mainsail: catalog facts
KlipperScreenMainsail

Screenshots

KlipperScreen printer dashboard

Screenshots

Mainsail dashboard with temperature chart, toolhead controls and console next to the mobile layout

Best for: A touchscreen on a Klipper-based 3D printer

Best for: Control a Klipper printer through a browser dashboard

Free

Free and open source.

Free

Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.

Linux Self-hosted, Web
  • Touch-friendly control of Klipper printers
  • Manages multiple printers from one screen
All 3 strengths for KlipperScreen
  • Touch-friendly control of Klipper printers
  • Manages multiple printers from one screen
  • Can run on a separate device from the printer host
  • Shows printer status and job controls
  • Provides configuration and print-file management
  • Requires Klipper with Moonraker
  • Needs a Linux device with an attached display
  • Requires Klipper and a compatible Moonraker installation.
Downloadable app Self-hosted, Web application
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
Sources for KlipperScreen

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for Mainsail

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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