Compare software

OctoPi vs PrusaLink: catalog facts
OctoPi	PrusaLink

Best for: Setting up browser-based control of a 3D printer on a Raspberry Pi	Best for: Prusa printer owners who want local browser-based control
Free Free and open source.	Free Free; the source is published on GitHub by Prusa Research.
Linux, Self-hosted	Linux, Self-hosted
OctoPrint preinstalled and ready after flashing Webcam streaming and timelapse support included Build scripts published for custom images	Local network control without a cloud account Official project from the printer maker Raspberry Pi image builder included Multi-instance setup documented
Needs a Raspberry Pi or supported board next to the printer Le Potato support is still in beta	Made for Prusa printers Fewer plugins and extras than OctoPrint
Operating system	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Offline features available
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 PrusaLink github.com/prusa3d/Prusa-Link Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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