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OctoPrint vs Duet Web Control: catalog facts
OctoPrintDuet Web Control

Screenshots

OctoPrint temperature tab with a hotend heating graph, print state panel and file listOctoPrint Control tab with printer webcam and movement controlsOctoPrint GCode Viewer showing a toolpath and layer controlsOctoPrint Terminal tab displaying printer commands and responsesOctoPrint Add Printer Profile dialog with dimensions and axis settingsOctoPrint plugin installation dialog listing plugins and installation sourcesOctoPrint Timelapse tab with recording settings and finished timelapsesOctoPrint slicing dialog for wheel2.stl with CuraEngine profileOctoPrint Add user dialog in Access Control settingsOctoPrint System menu with shutdown, reboot and restart actions

Best for: Control and monitor a 3D printer from a browser

Best for: Controlling a Duet-based 3D printer from a browser

Free

Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.

Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Self-hosted, Web Web, Self-hosted
  • Manages uploaded print files and print jobs
  • Supports an extensive plugin system
  • No separate host computer needed
  • Responsive layout works on phones and desktops
  • Maintained by the Duet3D hardware maker
  • Requires a host computer and a compatible printer connection.
  • Only works with RepRapFirmware on Duet electronics
Self-hosted, Web application Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License: GPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available

Sources for OctoPrint

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources for Duet Web Control

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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