Compare software

OctoPrint vs PrusaLink: catalog facts
OctoPrintPrusaLink

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: Prusa printer owners who want local browser-based control

Free

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

Free

Free; the source is published on GitHub by Prusa Research.

Linux, Self-hosted, Web Linux, Self-hosted
  • Manages uploaded print files and print jobs
  • Supports an extensive plugin system
  • Local network control without a cloud account
  • Official project from the printer maker
  • Raspberry Pi image builder included
  • Multi-instance setup documented
  • Requires a host computer and a compatible printer connection.
  • Made for Prusa printers
  • Fewer plugins and extras than OctoPrint
Self-hosted, Web application Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available

Sources for OctoPrint

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

Sources for PrusaLink

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

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