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Prusa ConnectOctoPrint

Screenshots

OctoPrint temperature tab with a hotend heating graph, print state panel and file list

Best for: Prusa printer owners who want to start and watch prints remotely

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

Free

Free to use with a Prusa account, including free cloud storage for G-code.

 Free

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

Web Linux, Self-hosted, Web
  • Remote control and monitoring from any browser
  • Per-printer print queue and history
All 4 strengths
  • Remote control and monitoring from any browser
  • Per-printer print queue and history
  • Manages several printers and spreads jobs between them
  • Filament statistics and real-time telemetry
  • Manages uploaded print files and print jobs
  • Supports an extensive plugin system
  • Only works with supported Prusa printers
  • Requires an account and an internet connection
All 3 limitations
  • Only works with supported Prusa printers
  • Requires an account and an internet connection
  • Timelapse support is not available yet
  • Requires a host computer and a compatible printer connection.
Web application, Hosted service Self-hosted, Web application
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline
Sources

Catalog checked September 24, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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