AstroPrint
7.4#1 in additive manufacturing softwareFrom $9.90 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | AstroPrint | MatterControl |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2013 | 2012 |
| Headquarters | San Diego, California, United States | Lake Forest, California, United States |
| Support | The Premium plan includes priority email support, while Business & Education includes priority single point-of-contact phone support. | MatterHackers links to a MatterControl User Guide and provides customer support by phone at +1 (800) 613-4290 and email at [email protected]. |
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.
MatterControl suits 3D-printing users who want design tools and printer controls in one program, including users managing multiple printers or multiple materials. It is intended for most open-standard desktop printers, including G-Code and X3G models.