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OctoPrintOctoPi

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: Setting up browser-based control of a 3D printer on a Raspberry Pi

Free

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

 Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Self-hosted, Web Linux, Self-hosted
  • Manages uploaded print files and print jobs
  • Supports an extensive plugin system
  • OctoPrint preinstalled and ready after flashing
  • Webcam streaming and timelapse support included
  • Build scripts published for custom images
  • Requires a host computer and a compatible printer connection.
  • Needs a Raspberry Pi or supported board next to the printer
  • Le Potato support is still in beta
Self-hosted, Web application Operating system
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 Not stated if it works offline

Sources

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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