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SimplyPrint vs AstroPrint: catalog facts
SimplyPrintAstroPrint

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SimplyPrint monitoring a fleet of 3D printers

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

Best for: Schools and print farms that want cloud slicing and shared print queues

Free + paid options

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

Paid

Offered through plans listed on its Plans and Pricing page.

Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension Web
  • 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
  • Browser-based slicing from any device
  • Cloud file library with remote monitoring
All 4 strengths for AstroPrint
  • Browser-based slicing from any device
  • Cloud file library with remote monitoring
  • Shared print queues and user permissions for teams
  • Connects through an OctoPrint plugin among other options
  • Depends on a third-party cloud service
  • Advanced fleet and school features cost extra
  • Depends on a cloud service and an internet connection
  • Plan details and limits are only on the pricing page
Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension Web application, Hosted service
Not open source Not open source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Account needed
Needs internet Needs internet
Sources for SimplyPrint

Catalog checked September 23, 2026

Sources for AstroPrint

Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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