SimplyPrint vs. OctoPrint

SimplyPrint is a cloud-based 3D printer management platform that connects to your printer directly, through a built-in integration, or through OctoPrint or Klipper. OctoPrint is open-source software that manages a single printer on your local network, and SimplyPrint can run alongside it.

SimplyPrint uses OctoPrint; similarities

SimplyPrint and OctoPrint share many of the same features in terms of control, video surveillance, and start/stop of 3D prints. But SimplyPrint takes it a few steps further. Much of the inspiration for SimplyPrint actually comes from, and wouldn't be possible without, OctoPrint, and we use OctoPrint to communicate with your 3D printer.

OctoPrint and SimplyPrint are trying to accomplish two very different things; we make 3D printing an all-in-one solution, with a lot of features, user-friendly design and access to your printer wherever you are. OctoPrint's main focus is communication with your printer, and does not focus very much on design, availability or lots of features.

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What we do differently; remote control (& much more)

SimplyPrint is in the cloud. One of the main differences is, that OctoPrint, by default, can only be accessed when you're home on the same network as your printer. SimplyPrint makes sure you can always access your printer, its camera (if it has one), start, stop and pause prints - no matter where you are.

SimplyPrint is available on your computer, tablet, Android and iOS phone.

SimplyPrint-specific features

In addition, SimplyPrint has some unique features like;

SMS, email & app notifications about your print
Print statistics
Smart filament change assistant
Bed Level assistant
Print queue
Cloud file system - access your files everywhere
Built in slicer that can be used on any device with smart features, such as 'smart rotate'
and much more ...

We keep it simple

We think a user friendly interface, but at no cost in functionality, is important. SimplyPrint makes sure you get more features that you can access from more places, simpler than ever before.

We OctoPrint

SimplyPrint would not exist without OctoPrint, and the amazing work Gina Häußge does, and has been doing since 2012.

OctoPrint is 'open source', meaning the entire project is available for free on the internet, and the project is funded purely by donations from its users. Show Gina some love by donating to the project, or by buying merchandise here.

Frequently asked questions

Is SimplyPrint better than OctoPrint?

They are built for different jobs, so neither replaces the other. OctoPrint manages one printer well from your local network. SimplyPrint adds cloud access, multiple printers in one panel, a print queue, browser slicing and AI failure detection. Many people run both together.

Can I use SimplyPrint with OctoPrint?

Yes. You can connect an OctoPrint instance to SimplyPrint by installing the SimplyPrint OctoPrint plugin. OctoPrint keeps talking to your printer locally while SimplyPrint adds cloud access, a queue and fleet management on top.

Is SimplyPrint free like OctoPrint?

SimplyPrint has a free plan that lets you connect a printer, slice in your browser and print. OctoPrint is open source and free to self-host. SimplyPrint's paid plans add more printers, more users and print-farm automation.

Does SimplyPrint replace OctoPrint?

It does not have to. SimplyPrint can connect to your printer directly, through a built-in integration, or through OctoPrint or Klipper. If you already use OctoPrint, SimplyPrint runs alongside it and uses it to communicate with the printer.

What can SimplyPrint do that OctoPrint cannot?

SimplyPrint adds cloud access from any device, managing many printers in one panel, a shared print queue, a built-in browser slicer, file storage and AI print-failure detection. OctoPrint focuses on controlling a single printer on your local network.