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fluidd vs OctoPrint

OctoPrint is the more established choice with a much larger community; fluidd is a lighter-weight, newer alternative worth considering for specific needs.
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fluidd
Option A

Fluidd, the klipper UI.

Activity score
60
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OctoPrint
Option B

OctoPrint is the snappy web interface for your 3D printer!

Activity score
67
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MetricfluiddOctoPrint
Stars1,7509,026
Forks5751,693
Open Issues79246
LanguageVuePython
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
Last commit4mo ago3mo ago
Repo age6.1y13.8y
Activity score60/10067/100

Detailed Comparison

Community & Popularity

OctoPrint wins

OctoPrint has 5.2× more stars (9,026 vs 1,750).

Development Activity

Comparable

Both are actively maintained (last commit 126d ago vs 97d ago).

Project Maturity

OctoPrint wins

OctoPrint is more established (13.8y vs 6.1y old).

Technology Stack

Comparable

fluidd is built with Vue, OctoPrint with Python. This affects deployment, performance and contributor pool.

Licensing

Comparable

fluidd is GPL-3.0, OctoPrint is AGPL-3.0. Copyleft licenses (GPL/AGPL) may restrict closed-source commercial use.

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