Mainsail vs Obico
Mainsail
docs.mainsail.xyz
Obico
obico.ioSide by side
| Figure | Mainsail | Obico |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $6.99/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Spec score · 3D Printing Software | 8.4 (#5) | 8.1 (#12) |
| Purpose | Mainsail is a web interface for managing and controlling 3D printers powered by Klipper firmware. | Obico is an open-source smart 3D printing platform for remotely monitoring and controlling printers. |
| Support | 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. | The AI Premium plan includes concierge technical support with an 8-business-hour turnaround guarantee. |
Plans
In their own words
Mainsail
Mainsail has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Obico
Obico is an open-source platform for remotely monitoring and controlling 3D printers. Its AI can watch prints for failures, send alerts, or pause a job when it detects a problem. Remote access works with OctoPrint, Fluidd, and Mainsail, and integrations cover Klipper, OctoPrint, and Duet3D. iOS and Android apps provide webcam streaming, print progress, and notifications. Obico can run as Obico Cloud, which is hosted and maintained by the maker, or as a customizable server on your own hardware. Self-hosting requires server hardware and familiarity with Docker and Linux, while cloud AI processing sends webcam frames to Obico’s servers. The service uses HTTPS/TLS for printer-plugin communications and says it does not sell personal data or webcam images to third parties. A free plan supports one printer; AI Premium costs $6.99 a month billed annually.