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Obico vs Mobileraker: catalog facts
ObicoMobileraker

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

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

Free + paid options

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

Free

Free mobile app.

Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Android, 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
  • 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
  • Needs a webcam for failure detection
  • Self-hosting requires suitable hardware and setup work
  • Needs a printer running Klipper with Moonraker
  • Of no use for printers on other firmware
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
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 Obico

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for Mobileraker

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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