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Printoid vs SimplyPrint: catalog facts
PrintoidSimplyPrint

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SimplyPrint monitoring a fleet of 3D printers

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

Best for: Managing several 3D printers from anywhere, including farms and classrooms

Free + paid options

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

Free + paid options

Free to start, with paid plans for larger fleets, schools and enterprises.

Android Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension
  • 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
  • Browser slicer plus monitoring and queueing in one place
  • Supports many printer brands without extra hardware
All 3 strengths for SimplyPrint
  • Browser slicer plus monitoring and queueing in one place
  • Supports many printer brands without extra hardware
  • Scales from a single printer to large fleets
  • 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
  • Depends on a third-party cloud service
  • Advanced fleet and school features cost extra
Downloadable app Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Account needed
Not stated if it works offline Needs internet
Sources for Printoid

Catalog checked October 1, 2026

Sources for SimplyPrint

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

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