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Printoid vs Obico: catalog facts
PrintoidObico

Best for: OctoPrint users who want to control their printers from an Android phone or tablet

Best for: Makers who want to check on and stop prints while away from the printer

Free + paid options

A trial version is available; Premium is a paid version with extra features such as Printoid Hub.

Free + paid options

Self-hosting the open-source server is free; Obico Cloud is the hosted option.

Android Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Native Android interface instead of the OctoPrint web page
  • Controls any number of OctoPrint servers
All 4 strengths for Printoid
  • Native Android interface instead of the OctoPrint web page
  • Controls any number of OctoPrint servers
  • Premium Hub view shows all printers at once
  • Works on phones, tablets and Chromebooks
  • AI failure detection that can pause a print early
  • Works with OctoPrint, Klipper and RepRapFirmware
All 4 strengths for Obico
  • AI failure detection that can pause a print early
  • Works with OctoPrint, Klipper and RepRapFirmware
  • Server can be self-hosted
  • Mobile apps and many notification channels
  • Requires a printer running OctoPrint
  • Android only
All 3 limitations for Printoid
  • Requires a printer running OctoPrint
  • Android only
  • Multi-printer Hub needs the Premium version
  • Needs a webcam for failure detection
  • Self-hosting requires suitable hardware and setup work
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-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 Printoid

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for Obico

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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