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Obico vs SimplyPrint: catalog facts
ObicoSimplyPrint

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SimplyPrint monitoring a fleet of 3D printers

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

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

Free + paid options

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

Free + paid options

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

Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • 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
  • 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 webcam for failure detection
  • Self-hosting requires suitable hardware and setup work
  • Depends on a third-party cloud service
  • Advanced fleet and school features cost extra
Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension
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 SimplyPrint

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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