Tech riderRev. 7 Oct 2026

Marlin

Ch 166.6of 34 3D Printing Software

1Runs onself-hosted
2CostsFree plan
3Auto supportsNo
4Printer controlYes
5Print monitoringYes
6Cloud slicingNo
7Multi-material toolsYes
8Model repairNo

8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: marlinfw.org

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Overview

Marlin is ranked #16 of 34 in 3D printing software on Specifiction. It runs on Self-hosted. There is a free plan.

Marlin plans and pricing

All plans

Marlin Firmware Free GPLv3 licensed · free for all applications marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026

Compared on 3D printing software

Free plan: Yesmarlinfw.org
Auto supports: Nomarlinfw.org
Printer control: Yesmarlinfw.org
Print monitoring: Yesmarlinfw.org
Cloud slicing: Nomarlinfw.org
Multi-material tools: Yesmarlinfw.org
Model repair: Nomarlinfw.org

Facts

Product: Marlin is open source firmware for the RepRap family of 3D printers.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
License: Marlin is licensed under GPLv3 and is free for all applications.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Machine control: Marlin runs as a self-contained application on a printer’s mainboard and coordinates heaters, steppers, sensors, lights, displays, and buttons.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Standalone operation: Marlin can run standalone, and the site says a host such as OctoPrint can be connected for remote monitoring.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Other machines: Marlin can also drive CNC machines and laser engravers.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Hardware: Marlin supports microcontrollers from 8-bit Atmel AVR boards to 32-bit ARM boards.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Motion features: Highlighted features include input shaping, linear advance, fixed-time motion, and automatic bed leveling.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Safety features: The site lists thermal protection, power-loss recovery, and filament-runout handling among Marlin’s safety features.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Build tools: The site recommends PlatformIO with Auto Build Marlin for building and uploading firmware, and says many targets can also be built with Arduino IDE.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Host integrations: The documentation lists OctoPrint, Pronterface, Repetier Host, and Cura as host software options.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Configuration: Marlin is configured for the target machine and board, and installation options vary by board, features, and firmware version.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Security controls: When PASSWORD_FEATURE is enabled, Marlin supports locking the machine with a numeric passcode.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Support: The project lists its Discord community as a place for realtime help from users and developers.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026
Maker: The site says Marlin is owned and maintained by the maker community.marlinfw.org · 7 Oct 2026