GreenPrint vs PrintNode
GreenPrint
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| Figure | GreenPrint | PrintNode |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $7.50/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Spec score · Print Management Software | 8.3 (#4) | 8.2 (#6) |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon, United States | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Integrations | Advisor integrates with GreenPrint Analytics and Preview+; its printer cost data is imported from the Analytics administrative console. | The service provides a RESTful API, webhooks, WebSockets, account management via API, and integrations with existing authentication systems through delegated authentication. |
| Security | The privacy policy says inbound home-user data is anonymized, document contents are not sent to GreenPrint, and backed-up data is kept on secured servers. | PrintNode says all communication uses TLS, documents are not read, and Base64-submitted documents are deleted after printing. |
| Support | The pricing page says Home Premium has no technical support, while Enterprise includes dedicated support and email support. | PrintNode says support is handled by its engineering team and offers telephone and email support. |
Plans
GreenPrint
- Home Premium$19, paid once
- Business$25, paid once
- EnterprisePriced on request
PrintNode
- LiteFree
- Essential$9 a month
- Standard$29 a month
- Standard Integrator$60 a month
- Essential yearly$90 a year
- Premium$99 a month
- Standard yearly$290 a year
- Large Integrator$500 a month
- Premium yearly$990 a year
- Standalone ServerPriced on request
In their own words
GreenPrint
GreenPrint has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
PrintNode
PrintNode is a hosted printing service that lets applications send print jobs to printers remotely through a JSON API and client software. It supports PDF and RAW printing, including printer-native formats such as ZPL and EPL. The client finds printers configured on the computer through its operating system and requires appropriate drivers; it does not search the local network for printers. USB HID and serial weighing scales are supported, with scale data available through the API or WebSockets. Developers can use the RESTful API, webhooks, WebSockets, API account management, and delegated authentication. Integrator Account holders can brand the client with their own name and logo. PrintNode says communications use TLS, documents are not read, and Base64-submitted documents are deleted after printing. Private deployment is available through a Standalone Server, and documents can be self-hosted within the customer’s network. Lite is free for 50 prints per month on one computer; Essential is $9 a month for 5,000 prints per month on three computers. A free trial is listed.