PrintNode
7.0#4 in print management softwareFrom $90 a yearFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Synappx Cloud Print
6.5#10 in print management softwareAndroidiOSWebExtension
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| Fact | PrintNode | Synappx Cloud Print |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
PrintNode plans
- LiteFree
- Essential$9 a month
- Standard$29 a month
- Standard Integrator$60 a month
- Essential yearly$90 a year
- Premium$99 a month
Synappx Cloud Print plans
- Pay-as-you-go subscriptionPriced on request
Pick PrintNode if…
PrintNode suits applications and organizations that need automated printing, including warehouses, shipping and logistics, pharmacies, restaurants, and point-of-sale systems. It may also suit teams that need API access to print jobs or scale data.
Pick Synappx Cloud Print if…
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