OctoPrint
6.8#9 in 3d printing softwareFree planFree planAndroidWebAPILinux
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Polar Cloud
8.1#1 in 3d printing softwareFrom $79 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | OctoPrint | Polar Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2013 |
| Funding | The creator says her full-time work on OctoPrint is crowd funded, with recurring and one-time contributions accepted. | LinkedIn shows two funding rounds and a last round of US$2.0 million dated November 4, 2016. |
OctoPrint plans
- OctoPrintFree
Polar Cloud plans
- FreeFree
- Monthly$9 a month
- Annual$79 a year
- Print Farm$79 a year
- Classroom$199 a year
- School$499 a year
Pick OctoPrint if…
OctoPrint suits people who want browser-based control and monitoring for a consumer 3D printer. It may also fit users who want to extend the interface through plugins.
Pick Polar Cloud if…
Polar Cloud suits makers who want browser-based slicing and remote print controls, as well as classrooms and schools using roster and account-management integrations. Larger fleets are directed to Education or Enterprise plans.