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SimplyPrintOctoPrint

Screenshots

SimplyPrint monitoring a fleet of 3D printersSimplyPrint printer control panel with webcam feed, temperatures and movement controlsSimplyPrint Companion printer detail showing connection error, active filament and AI failure detectionSimplyPrint Kirby printer panel showing print error, layer progress and white PLA materialSimplyPrint offline Prusa printer panel with temperature, webcam and print queue widgetsSimplyPrint Bambu printer running a green vase print with webcam, four filament spools and AI statusSimplyPrint import action dialog offering Save, Slice and Add to queue for an STL modelSimplyPrint cloud slicer with a blue model on the build plate and PETG profile settings

Screenshots

OctoPrint temperature tab with a hotend heating graph, print state panel and file listOctoPrint Control tab with printer webcam and movement controlsOctoPrint GCode Viewer showing a toolpath and layer controlsOctoPrint Terminal tab displaying printer commands and responsesOctoPrint Add Printer Profile dialog with dimensions and axis settingsOctoPrint plugin installation dialog listing plugins and installation sourcesOctoPrint Timelapse tab with recording settings and finished timelapsesOctoPrint slicing dialog for wheel2.stl with CuraEngine profileOctoPrint Add user dialog in Access Control settingsOctoPrint System menu with shutdown, reboot and restart actions

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

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

Free + paid options

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

 Free

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

Android, iOS, Web, Browser extension Linux, Self-hosted, Web
  • Browser slicer plus monitoring and queueing in one place
  • Supports many printer brands without extra hardware
  • Scales from a single printer to large fleets
  • Manages uploaded print files and print jobs
  • Supports an extensive plugin system
  • Depends on a third-party cloud service
  • Advanced fleet and school features cost extra
  • Requires a host computer and a compatible printer connection.
Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension 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 23, 2026

Sources

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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