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Mobileraker vs Obico: catalog facts
MobilerakerObico

Screenshots

Dashboard screen with temperature controls and webcam view for a Klipper printer in the dark themeFiles screen listing G-code files with thumbnail previews on an iPhone

Best for: Klipper printer owners who want control from a phone

Best for: Makers who want to check on and stop prints while away from the printer

Free

Free mobile app.

Free + paid options

Self-hosting the open-source server is free; Obico Cloud is the hosted option.

Android, iOS Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Native phone interface for Klipper printers
  • Push notifications for print status
All 3 strengths for Mobileraker
  • Native phone interface for Klipper printers
  • Push notifications for print status
  • Available on both Android and iOS
  • AI failure detection that can pause a print early
  • Works with OctoPrint, Klipper and RepRapFirmware
All 4 strengths for Obico
  • AI failure detection that can pause a print early
  • Works with OctoPrint, Klipper and RepRapFirmware
  • Server can be self-hosted
  • Mobile apps and many notification channels
  • Needs a printer running Klipper with Moonraker
  • Of no use for printers on other firmware
  • Needs a webcam for failure detection
  • Self-hosting requires suitable hardware and setup work
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
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
Sources for Mobileraker

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

Sources for Obico

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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