PrintNode vs Synappx Cloud Print
PrintNode
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| Figure | PrintNode | Synappx Cloud Print |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $7.50/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · Print Management Software | 8.2 (#6) | 7.7 (#17) |
| Client platforms | The client is available for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Raspberry Pi OS; mobile phones and tablets are not currently supported. | Sharp lists a Windows client and mobile apps for iOS and Android; its downloads include a macOS client administrator guide. |
| Product | PrintNode is a hosted printing service with a JSON API and client software for sending print jobs remotely from applications to printers. | Synappx Cloud Print is a cloud-based print management service designed for small and medium-sized enterprises and hybrid workplaces. |
| Security | PrintNode says all communication uses TLS, documents are not read, and Base64-submitted documents are deleted after printing. | Sharp says communications use TLS 1.2 with AES-256 or X.509 client security, and that print documents are not stored in the cloud; only print-related metadata is stored there. |
| Support | PrintNode says support is handled by its engineering team and offers telephone and email support. | Sharp’s Synappx support area provides user and administrator guides, system requirement guides, and FAQs. |
Plans
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
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.
Synappx Cloud Print
Synappx Cloud Print is a cloud print-management service for small and medium-sized enterprises and hybrid workplaces. It works with Sharp multifunction printers and compatible third-party devices. Users release jobs at available printers with a PIN or ID card, and visitors can use temporary PINs. Scanning can send documents to email, Microsoft Teams, OneDrive, Google Drive, SharePoint, Dropbox, or Box; iOS also supports iCloud and local storage. The Synappx Admin Portal covers device status, users, usage, and application management. Reports include audit trails, usage figures, and individual environmental impact reports. Sharp describes the service as removing on-premises print servers and extra hardware. Clients and apps are listed for Windows, macOS, Chrome, iOS, Android, and web. Cloud-file printing supports up to ten files, generally 100 MB each, with 30 MB limits for some sources. Pricing is on request.