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Compare OctoPrint and Simplify3D 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (52.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
OctoPrint
Star Rating
(11)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about OctoPrintSimplify3D
Star Rating
(40)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (52.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Simplify3D excels in its standalone slicer capabilities, with a rating of 8.9, while OctoPrint's integrated slicer functionality is rated lower at 6.7, indicating that Simplify3D may be a better choice for those prioritizing slicing performance.
- Reviewers mention that Simplify3D offers robust file support, particularly for STL and OBJ formats, with ratings of 9.6 and 9.4 respectively, whereas OctoPrint's STL compatibility is slightly lower at 9.3, suggesting that Simplify3D may provide a more versatile experience for users working with various file types.
- G2 users highlight that OctoPrint shines in ease of use and setup, both rated at 9.4, compared to Simplify3D's ratings of 8.5 and 8.6, making OctoPrint a more user-friendly option for beginners or those looking for a quick setup.
- Users on G2 report that Simplify3D's mesh repair feature is rated at 6.8, which may be a drawback for users needing advanced file editing capabilities, while OctoPrint's file editing features are rated significantly higher at 9.3, indicating a stronger offering in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Simplify3D has a lower quality of support rating at 7.7 compared to OctoPrint's 8.1, suggesting that users may find better assistance and resources with OctoPrint when encountering issues.
- Users say that while Simplify3D is a downloadable application rated at 8.0, OctoPrint's cloud-based platform offers a higher rating of 6.3, which may appeal to users looking for more flexibility in accessing their software from different devices.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
OctoPrint
No pricing availableSimplify3D
No pricing availableFree Trial
OctoPrint
No trial information availableSimplify3D
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.4
9
8.7
36
Ease of Use
9.4
9
8.5
36
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.6
6
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.1
6
7.7
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
9
7.7
35
Features by Category
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
9.3
7
9.6
26
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
9.4
19
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.8
22
9.3
5
6.6
23
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
6.7
6
8.9
27
Not enough data
5.3
17
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
6.3
5
4.4
14
10.0
7
8.0
23
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
OctoPrint and Simplify3D are categorized as Other CAD and Additive Manufacturing
Unique Categories
OctoPrint has no unique categories
Simplify3D has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
OctoPrint
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Simplify3D
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Wireless
9.1%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Research
9.1%
Food Production
9.1%
Other
45.5%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
15.0%
Education Management
12.5%
Design
12.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Plastics
5.0%
Other
47.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
What can you do with OctoPrint?
1 Comment
DD
Remotely manage your 3D printer.
Monitor 3D printing and, using plugins, have the ability to stop printing when something goes wrong.Read more
OctoPrint has no more discussions with answers
Do you integrate Simplify3D with any other software?
1 Comment
YG
No, I only use the GCODE files in my system that include camera that I record with OBS and the screen of the UI of the printer (I'm using DuetWifi board),...Read more
Simplify3D has no more discussions with answers
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