AstroPrint vs Repetier-Server
AstroPrint
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| Figure | AstroPrint | Repetier-Server |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $9.90/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D Printing Software | 8.8 (#2) | 7.6 (#28) |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States | Willich, Germany |
| Integrations | AstroPrint’s mobile app can search Thingiverse designs and start printing them. | MQTT-compatible systems such as Home Assistant and ioBroker can communicate with Repetier-Server, and event-triggered web calls are supported. |
| Intended users | AstroPrint describes its service as suited to makers and education, with a free tier for casual users. | The maker describes Repetier-Server as designed for professional use, including print farms, companies, and educational institutions. |
| Support | The Premium plan includes priority email support, while Business & Education includes priority single point-of-contact phone support. | The maker provides a manual, frequently asked questions, and a user forum for troubleshooting. |
Plans
In their own words
AstroPrint
AstroPrint is a platform for managing 3D printers and printer fleets. Its cloud library stores STL and G-code files, and users can slice designs in a browser. A cloud dashboard tool generates printable models from text prompts. Users can monitor prints and remotely pause, resume, or cancel them from a computer or smartphone; analytics cover filament use, printer operating hours, and print success rates. Printers can connect through AstroBox Touch, AstroBox Gateway, a self-built AstroBox, or the OctoPrint plugin. The mobile app can search Thingiverse designs and start prints. AstroPrint Desktop is listed for Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux, alongside Android, iOS, web, API, and self-hosted platforms. Klipper is supported for slicing only, and live video streaming is not available in the mobile app; a browser is needed for that. The free Basic plan includes 2 printers, 1 user, and 1GB file storage. Premium costs $9.90/mo and includes the first 5 printers, with each additional printer costing $5.
Repetier-Server
Repetier-Server has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.