Compare software

OctoPi vs OctoPrint: catalog facts
OctoPi	OctoPrint
	Screenshots
Best for: Setting up browser-based control of a 3D printer on a Raspberry Pi	Best for: Control and monitor a 3D printer from a browser
Free Free and open source.	Free Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted, Web
OctoPrint preinstalled and ready after flashing Webcam streaming and timelapse support included All 3 strengths for OctoPi OctoPrint preinstalled and ready after flashing Webcam streaming and timelapse support included Build scripts published for custom images	Manages uploaded print files and print jobs Supports an extensive plugin system
Needs a Raspberry Pi or supported board next to the printer Le Potato support is still in beta	Requires a host computer and a compatible printer connection.
Operating system	Self-hosted, Web application
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License: AGPL-3.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OctoPi github.com/guysoft/OctoPi Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for OctoPrint octoprint.org github.com/OctoPrint/OctoPrint Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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

Screenshots