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Obico vs Polar Cloud: catalog facts
ObicoPolar Cloud

Screenshots

Obico server sign-in screen with email and password fieldsObico account registration screen with social sign-up and email fieldsObico Android printer selection with preinstalled Klipper, generic Klipper and OctoPrint optionsObico web printer setup device selection screenObico iOS printer selection with Klipper and OctoPrint optionsObico mobile one-time passcode pairing screenObico web printer plugin setup scanning screenObico web printer pairing screen with touch screen, LCD and SSH instructions

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

Best for: Schools and makers managing several 3D printers from one web dashboard

Free + paid options

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

Free + paid options

Free for personal home use; education plans start at $199 per year and enterprise pricing is by quote.

Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Web
  • 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
  • Works with printers from many brands, OctoPrint and Klipper
  • Cloud slicing and job queues in one place
  • Classroom controls for managing student prints
  • Needs a webcam for failure detection
  • Self-hosting requires suitable hardware and setup work
  • Depends on a cloud service and an account
  • Free plan is limited to home use and 500 MB of storage
  • Fleet features require paid plans
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service Hosted service
Open source Not open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet

Sources for Obico

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for Polar Cloud

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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