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Printrun vs Repetier-Server: catalog facts
Printrun	Repetier-Server
Best for: Controlling a USB-connected 3D printer directly from a desktop	Best for: Running several 3D printers from one local server without a subscription
Free Free and open source.	Free + paid options Free version available; Pro is a one-time purchase for five installations with no subscription.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line	Web, Self-hosted
Both a GUI and a command-line console Direct USB serial control of printers All 3 strengths for Printrun Both a GUI and a command-line console Direct USB serial control of printers Long-running project with a large commit history	Runs several printers from one installation Multiple webcams per printer with timelapse All 4 strengths for Repetier-Server Runs several printers from one installation Multiple webcams per printer with timelapse G-code manager with 3D and 2D previews Touchscreen interface for printer-side displays
Printer must be tethered to the computer during a print Interface is plain compared with newer web-based hosts	Some features require the paid Pro version Closed source
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source	Not open source
License: GPL-3.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available	Offline features available
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Printrun github.com/kliment/Printrun Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Repetier-Server repetier-server.com Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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