Universal compatibility
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3DPrinterOS vs Digital Factory
An Ultimaker Digital Factory Alternative for Every Brand
UltiMaker Digital Factory is designed for UltiMaker printers. 3DPrinterOS manages UltiMaker and every other major brand from one cloud platform, with multi-user management that makes shared printing easy for schools and businesses.
Your UltiMaker printers work with 3DPrinterOS, alongside 200+ other models.
UniversalSupport for every major printer brand
Parallel usersMany people print without bottlenecks
Pi to PCAny host brings printers online
This close collaboration has enabled Koenigsegg to tailor the platform to their specific needs, resulting in an optimized and user-friendly system for managing their 3D printers.
Tim BäckTeam Leader, Koenigsegg Automotive AB
Why teams switch
Universal printer support, built for many users
Quick to implement
User-friendly and fast to roll out into existing workflows.
Live monitoring
Watch every print in real time, from anywhere.
Print queues
Remote job queueing across every printer and site.
Multi-user management
Many users print in parallel without bottlenecks.
3D printer controller
Connect printers through a Raspberry Pi, ROCK Pi or PC.
Feature comparison
3DPrinterOS vs Digital Factory, feature by feature
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| Feature | Digital Factory | 3DPrinterOS |
|---|---|---|
| Printer brands supported | UltiMaker | 200+ models, all major brands |
| Remote print job queueing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| AI print failure detection | – | ✓ |
| Integrated with UltiMaker CuraThe 3DPrinterOS plugin for Cura sends G-code straight to 3DPrinterOS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital part library | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser slicing | – | ✓ |
| Team accounts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Approvals, quotas and print limits | ~ | ✓ |
| Billing and balances | – | ✓ |
| Single sign-on (SAML, Shibboleth, OKTA, InCommon) | ~ | ✓ |
| TX-RAMP certified deployment | – | ✓ |
| Private cloud or on-premise option | – | ✓ |
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Digital Factory features as publicly described; check UltiMaker for current plans.
Find your fit
What printers do you run?
Digital Factory can work
If every printer you own is an UltiMaker and you live in Cura, Digital Factory is a natural fit. 3DPrinterOS adds approvals, billing and AI failure alerts.
- Approvals and limits
- Billing
- AI failure alerts
Choose 3DPrinterOS
One dashboard, one queue and one set of users for UltiMaker and every other brand.
- 200+ models
- One queue
- One library
Choose 3DPrinterOS
Multi-user management, SSO and compliance for large groups of users.
- Multi-user management
- Single sign-on
- TX-RAMP certified U.S. deployment
Switching is easy
Bring your UltiMaker printers to 3DPrinterOS
Connect your printers
Connect UltiMaker and other printers through the 3DPrinterOS client.
Bring your parts
Upload your models and G-code to the 3DPrinterOS library.
Invite your users
Add users, workgroups and permissions.
Ready to connect your 3D printer?
Connect your printer to 3DPrinterOS once and manage it from any browser.
Built for mixed fleets
Every printer, every user, one platform
One view across brands and sites
See every printer, queue jobs remotely and monitor prints across locations.
- Mixed brands
- Remote queues
- Live monitoring
Multi-user without bottlenecks
Many users print in parallel, with an interface newcomers learn quickly.
- Roles and workgroups
- Easy for beginners
- Approvals
Connect any printer simply
Run the 3DPrinterOS client on a Raspberry Pi, ROCK Pi or PC to bring printers online.
- Raspberry Pi and ROCK Pi
- Windows, macOS and Linux
- Secure cloud connection
The verdict
Which one is right for you?
Choose Digital Factory if…
- All your printers are UltiMaker
- You only need UltiMaker tools
- You need basic remote queueing
Choose 3DPrinterOS if…
- You run more than one brand
- You manage many users
- You need billing, SSO and compliance
- You want browser slicing and AI failure alerts
Interactive demo
See enterprise fleet management in action
Click through how organizations manage printers and users in 3DPrinterOS.
Who uses it
Who chose 3DPrinterOS
Universities and makerspaces
Universities manage mixed UltiMaker and Prusa labs.
Higher education →Enterprise and R&D
Companies run printers across global sites.
Enterprise →K-12 schools
Schools give every student easy access.
K-12 schools →Manufacturing
Manufacturers track every part printed.
Manufacturing →
FAQ
Digital Factory vs 3DPrinterOS questions
Does 3DPrinterOS work with UltiMaker printers?
Yes. UltiMaker printers can be managed in 3DPrinterOS alongside 200+ other printer models.
How is 3DPrinterOS different from Digital Factory?
Digital Factory is designed for UltiMaker printers. 3DPrinterOS supports every major brand and adds multi-user management, billing, SSO and compliance.
Can I keep using Cura?
Yes. The 3DPrinterOS plugin for Cura sends G-code straight to 3DPrinterOS, or you can slice directly in the browser.
Is 3DPrinterOS easy to roll out?
Yes. It is user-friendly, quick to implement and set-up help is included.
Can I deploy on my own servers?
Yes. Choose the U.S. or EU cloud, a private cloud, or on-premise.
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