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OctoPrintPrintrun

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

Best for: Controlling a USB-connected 3D printer directly from a desktop

Free

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

 Free

Free and open source.

Linux, Self-hosted, Web Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
  • Manages uploaded print files and print jobs
  • Supports an extensive plugin system
  • Both a GUI and a command-line console
  • Direct USB serial control of printers
  • Long-running project with a large commit history
  • Requires a host computer and a compatible printer connection.
  • Printer must be tethered to the computer during a print
  • Interface is plain compared with newer web-based hosts
Self-hosted, Web application Downloadable app
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

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.