AstroPrint
7.4#1 in additive manufacturing softwareFrom $9.90 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visit| Fact | AstroPrint | Creality Print |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States | Shenzhen, China |
| Operating systems | AstroPrint Desktop is listed as compatible with Mac OS X, Windows, and Linux. | Creality’s download page lists Windows, Apple and Intel macOS, and Linux versions. |
| Support | The Premium plan includes priority email support, while Business & Education includes priority single point-of-contact phone support. | Creality lists online support Monday through Friday, 7 AM–5 PM PT, and provides a ticket submission link. |
AstroPrint suits makers and education users who want to manage printers, files, and print activity. Its free tier is described as suitable for casual users.
Creality Print suits FDM printer users who want free slicing software for Windows, macOS, or Linux. It also accommodates command-line workflows and lists Klipper support.