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Cura vs OctoPrint

A side-by-side look at Cura and OctoPrint. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Cura

Cura

3D Printing

Cura is a free, open source 3D printing software. It allows you to prepare 3D models for printing by slicing them into layers and generating the necessary gcode for your 3D printer. Cura is easy to use and works with most desktop 3D printers.

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OctoPrint

OctoPrint

Development

OctoPrint is an open-source software that allows you to remotely control and monitor 3D printers over a web browser. With OctoPrint you can upload files, start/stop prints, track progress, and watch with a webcam.

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