ezeep vs QZ Tray

ezeep is a cloud printing platform for teams printing across locations and devices. Its design removes the need for print servers and printer drivers, with supported platforms including Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, Android, Linux, and web browsers. Secure Pull Printing keeps a job at the printer until the user authenticates. Unreleased jobs are discarded after 72 hours, and released jobs are deleted when printing finishes. Print data is encrypted in transit over HTTPS with TLS 1.2 minimum and at rest with AES-256 through Azure Storage Service Encryption. Integrations include Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Zapier, Make, Pabbly Connect, Jamf, Zebra, and Lexmark. The REST API can submit print jobs, manage printers and users, and automate document output; an MCP server is also available. The free Personal plan covers up to 10 users and unlimited user print jobs, with 50 API-triggered pages per organization each month. Paid plans start at €2.75/user/mo (annual), and a 14-day trial is listed.

QZ Tray connects web clients to local printers and attached devices, enabling browser-based printing and hardware communication through its JavaScript connector. Printing support includes PDF, PNG, HTML, PCL, ESC/POS, EPL, ZPL, SBPL, and FGL. Device connections can use serial, HID, USB, socket, or file I/O. The maker lists Zebra, SATO, Epson, Citizen, Star, Boca, and Dymo among compatible printer brands. Desktop editions run on Windows, macOS, and Linux, including Intel and ARM or Apple Silicon systems; supported platforms also include iOS, Android, and ChromeOS. QZ Tray can be downloaded and used for free, with warnings, and the maker offers a free demonstration with warnings. Removing print dialogue warnings and enabling silent printing requires message signing with a certificate and private key. QZ says the signing keys are generated in the customer's browser and that it never receives a copy of the private key. Only one instance can run per machine because the software uses a localhost WebSocket connection to a single port. Premium Support costs $749.00 per year.