Open Source Alternatives to AstroPrint

A 3D printer management platform that enables users to generate, slice, and print 3D models remotely. The software includes an AI generator that creates 3D models from text prompts and a cloud library for file storage. It provides tools for browser-based slicing, remote print initiation via a mobile app, and live stream monitoring of the printing process. For larger operations, the platform offers print queues, multi-user management with permissions, and an analytics dashboard to optimize production. The service is designed for home users, 3D printer farms, corporate departments, and schools. It is deployed as a cloud-based system that connects to 3D printers via network solutions. The platform has been used to print over 5.1 million objects.

Whether you want to cut software costs or escape vendor lock-in, these open source alternatives to AstroPrint give you an option you fully own. You can self-host them, so your data stays on infrastructure you control. This page lists 3 open source alternatives to AstroPrint. The most popular are OctoPrint, Mainsail and Fluidd. Most use the GPL-3.0 or AGPL-3.0 license, and 3 offer an official Docker image.