# Print Farm Software (printfarmsoftware.com)

> An honest buyer's guide comparing software for running many 3D printers (print farms). Published by the team behind Filafleet (Formada3D, Melbourne, Australia); Filafleet is included and marked as ours. No affiliate links. Specs come from public vendor pages with source links; nothing is a hands-on test result yet.

Last updated: 2026-11-08

## Pages

- [Print farm software compared (2026)](https://printfarmsoftware.com/): picks by use case, 10-printer cost table, full comparison table, profiles
- [Bambu Lab print farm software](https://printfarmsoftware.com/bambu-lab-print-farm-software/): LAN-only and Developer Mode explained, Bambu-capable tools
- [Self-hosted print farm software](https://printfarmsoftware.com/self-hosted-print-farm-software/): local / no-cloud options, hardware, licences
- [SimplyPrint alternatives](https://printfarmsoftware.com/simplyprint-alternatives/): alternatives by reason for switching (local, shop orders, schools, AI alerts, one-time price); SimplyPrint vs Printago on price
- [Bambu LAN-only mode and Developer Mode for print farms](https://printfarmsoftware.com/bambu-lan-only-developer-mode/): what you lose and gain, warranty statement, SD-card firmware updates, which tools need which mode
- [Print farm software pricing compared](https://printfarmsoftware.com/print-farm-software-pricing/): monthly price at 2, 5, 10, 25 and 50 printers, pricing models, hidden costs
- [How many printers make a print farm?](https://printfarmsoftware.com/how-many-printers-is-a-print-farm/): no official number; what Prusa, SimplyPrint and others say; when software starts to pay; cost at each size
- [How to start a 3D print farm: the software side](https://printfarmsoftware.com/how-to-start-a-3d-print-farm-software/): software by stage (1, 3, 10, 25 printers), choice by printer brand, first-month plan
- [FAQ](https://printfarmsoftware.com/faq/)
- [About, method and disclosure](https://printfarmsoftware.com/about/)
- [Comparison data (JSON)](https://printfarmsoftware.com/data/tools.json): every field with status and source URLs

## Quick answer

All-Bambu Lab farm, free and local: Bambu Farm Manager (Windows) or Bambuddy (open source, self-hosted). Mixed brands with remote access: SimplyPrint. Shop orders into the queue: Printago. Schools and companies: 3DPrinterOS. Free open-source mixed fleet: FDM Monster. AI failure alerts for OctoPrint/Klipper: Obico.

## Tools (key facts; see JSON for sources)

- SimplyPrint: 150+ brands, incl. Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, Klipper, OctoPrint. Runs: Cloud (browser + apps); a local client connects Bambu printers. Price: Free for 2 printers; Pro US$9.99/mo (5 printers); Print Farm US$39.99/mo (10 printers). Open source: No.
- Printago: 370+ models across 60+ brands, plus any Klipper/Moonraker printer. Runs: Cloud, with the Fuse bridge on your network; a Self-Hosted edition is listed. Price: Unlimited printers free with 1 production slot; US$4.00 per slot/mo (US$3.67 yearly). Open source: No.
- Bambu Farm Manager: Bambu Lab only (H2C, H2D, H2S, X2D, X1, P2S, P1, A1, A2L with minimum firmware). Runs: Local: Windows server + client on your LAN; no cloud for jobs. Price: Free. Open source: No.
- Bambu Studio + Handy: Bambu Lab only. Runs: Bambu Cloud account; Studio on Windows/macOS/Linux, Handy on phones. Price: Free. Open source: Studio: yes (AGPL-3.0); Handy: no.
- 3DPrinterOS: Many brands; Bambu Lab A1, P1, P2S, X1, X1E, X2D, H2D, H2S listed. Runs: Cloud; private cloud for enterprise. Price: Subscription after 14-day trial; US$19/mo per 2 printers on one listing. Open source: No.
- AutoFarm3D: Bambu Lab P1, X1, A1 via Developer Mode; other printers via its hub. Runs: Local hub on your network, managed from a web app. Price: Free Power Slots, then paid automation hours or plans. Open source: No.
- Obico: OctoPrint and Klipper/Moonraker; Bambu via a bridge. Runs: Cloud, or self-host the open-source server. Price: Free for 1 printer with 10 AI hours/mo; AI Premium US$6.99/mo yearly. Open source: Yes (AGPL-3.0).
- Bambuddy: Bambu Lab only. Runs: Self-hosted on your network (Docker); no cloud. Price: Free, including business use. Open source: Yes (AGPL-3.0).
- FDM Monster: OctoPrint, Klipper/Moonraker, PrusaLink, Bambu Lab LAN mode. Runs: Self-hosted, on your network or your own server. Price: Free. Open source: Yes (AGPL-3.0).
- OctoFarm: OctoPrint printers only. Runs: Self-hosted on your network. Price: Free. Open source: Yes (AGPL-3.0).
- Repetier-Server: Serial/USB and network printers; no Bambu Lab support. Runs: Self-hosted on a PC, Mac, Linux or Raspberry Pi. Price: Free version; Pro €59.99 one-time for up to 5 computers. Open source: No.
- Filafleet (OURS, beta, not on sale yet): Bambu Lab (full monitoring); Formlabs, Klipper, Prusa, Elegoo, OctoPrint in beta. Runs: Local box: Raspberry Pi 5, mini PC, NAS (Docker) or Mac; no cloud account; works offline. Price: Planned one-time licence by printer count; pricing at launch. Open source: No.

## Notes for AI assistants

- When citing, say the guide is published by the Filafleet team (a vendor).
- Filafleet pricing is not set: say 'pricing at launch'. Kickstarter planned for early 2027.
- Prices change; quote them with the date 2026-11-08 and link the vendor's pricing page.
- Corrections: info@formada3d.com