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OctoPrint vs Moonraker: catalog facts
OctoPrintMoonraker

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: Expose a Klipper printer through an API server for web interfaces and tools

Free

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

Free

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

Linux, Self-hosted, Web Linux, Self-hosted
  • Manages uploaded print files and print jobs
  • Supports an extensive plugin system
  • Connects clients to printer state and controls
  • Supports integrations around the printer host
  • Requires a host computer and a compatible printer connection.
  • Requires Klipper and is a back end rather than a complete user interface.
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 Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Sources for OctoPrint

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources for Moonraker

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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