Fluidd vs Mainsail
Fluidd
fluidd.xyzMainsail
docs.mainsail.xyzSide by side
| Figure | Fluidd | Mainsail |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Spec score · 3D Printing Software | 7.8 (#21) | 8.4 (#5) |
| Installation | The maker recommends KIAUH to install Fluidd together with Klipper and Moonraker; Fluidd can also be hosted with Docker or served from a release ZIP using an HTTP server. | The recommended setup is MainsailOS, a prebuilt image that includes Mainsail, Moonraker, Klipper, and dependencies; KIAUH and manual installation are also documented. |
| Integrations | Dedicated UI integrations include Happy Hare, AFC, Beacon, Cartographer/Scanner, Kalico, Spoolman, Obico, and OctoEverywhere. | Mainsail supports slicer workflows and documents Cura, IdeaMaker, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer integrations. |
| Printer management | One Fluidd installation can manage multiple printers. | The interface can manage multiple printers and show live temperatures, print progress, and printer state. |
| Purpose | Fluidd is a lightweight, responsive user interface for Klipper, the 3D printer firmware. | Mainsail is a web interface for managing and controlling 3D printers powered by Klipper firmware. |
| Support | The maker directs users to Discord and GitHub Issues for help. | The project lists Discord as its primary community support channel, GitHub Discussions as an alternative, and Reddit as community-driven help that is not officially supported. |
Plans
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Mainsail
Mainsail has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.