Obico
Obico is an open-source smart 3D printing platform for monitoring and controlling printers remotely.
What Obico is
Obico is an open-source smart 3D printing platform for monitoring and controlling printers remotely. Its AI watches print jobs, detects failures, sends alerts, and can pause a print when a problem appears. Remote access covers OctoPrint, Fluidd, and Mainsail, with integrations for Klipper, OctoPrint, and Duet3D. iOS and Android apps provide webcam streaming, print progress, and notifications. Users can choose Obico Cloud, hosted and maintained by Obico, or run a customizable server on their own hardware. Self-hosting requires server hardware and familiarity with Docker and Linux, while cloud AI processing sends webcam frames to Obico’s servers. Obico states that printer-plugin communications use HTTPS/TLS encryption and that it does not sell personal data or webcam images. The Free plan supports one printer, 10 AI Detection Hours monthly, basic streaming, and limited OctoPrint tunneling. AI Premium costs $6.99 a month on an annual plan.
Good
- AI can alert or pause failed prints
- Remote access to OctoPrint, Fluidd, and Mainsail
- iOS and Android apps included
- Free plan supports one printer
- Self-hosting option available
Watch out
- Cloud AI sends webcam frames to servers
- Self-hosting requires hardware and Linux knowledge
- Free streaming is throttled
- Free tunneling is limited to 300MB monthly
Who it suits
Obico suits makers, enthusiasts, and tinkerers who want remote printer access and failure alerts. Self-hosting fits users comfortable with Docker, Linux, and server hardware.
Verdict
Obico combines remote printer control, mobile monitoring, and AI failure detection in one platform. The free tier covers basic use, while AI Premium adds higher limits, G-Code uploads, and concierge support.
Plans and prices
From Obico's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | 1 printer · 10 AI Detection Hours/month · Basic Streaming up to 5 FPS, throttled for 30 seconds/minute · OctoPrint tunneling limited to 300MB/month |
| AI Premium | $6.99 a month | 50 AI Detection Hours/month · Unlimited 25 FPS Premium Streaming · Unlimited OctoPrint tunneling · G-Code remote upload and printing · Concierge technical support · annual plan |
The facts
Each one read from Obico's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Cloud option
- Obico Cloud is hosted and maintained by Obico and requires no server hardware from the user.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Failure detection
- Its AI watches prints for failures and can send alerts or pause a print when a failure is detected.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- Obico describes its platform as community-built for makers, enthusiasts, and tinkerers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy trade-off
- For cloud AI failure detection, webcam frames are sent to Obico's servers for processing; the article says self-hosting keeps that processing on the user's own infrastructure.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Obico is an open-source smart 3D printing platform for remotely monitoring and controlling printers.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Remote access
- Obico provides remote access to OctoPrint, Fluidd, and Mainsail.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Security
- Obico's privacy and security article says printer-plugin communications use HTTPS/TLS encryption and that it does not sell personal data or webcam images to third parties.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Self-hosting
- Users can run the customizable Obico server on their own hardware; self-hosting requires server hardware and familiarity with Docker and Linux.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The AI Premium plan includes concierge technical support with an 8-business-hour turnaround guarantee.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Mobile apps
- Obico offers iOS and Android apps with webcam streaming, print progress, and notifications.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Obico provides integrations for Klipper, OctoPrint, and Duet3D.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Third-party app
- The site lists Mobileraker as a third-party app that supports Obico.checked 7 Oct 2026
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