SpoolDeck vs SimplyPrint
The honest SimplyPrint alternative, for selling, not just monitoring.
SimplyPrint is an excellent cloud fleet-management platform — remote monitoring, cloud slicing, and best-in-class filament tracking across mixed-brand fleets. SpoolDeck is a different tool: it runs the selling side (orders, multi-part products, per-order margin) that a monitoring platform doesn’t cover.
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At a glance
SpoolDeck vs SimplyPrint, side by side.
| Feature | SpoolDeck | SimplyPrint |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat per-shop · Free · Starter $12 · Pro $29 | Free + Basic $5.99 + Pro $9.99 + Print Farm $39.99 + Enterprise $299 (per mo; ~15% off annual) |
| Free tier | Free forever — 2 printers, 25 orders/mo, no card | Free — 2 printers, 1 user, remote control, 15 cloud slices/mo |
| Hardware / bridge | None — software only, works with any printer | No proprietary hardware; many printers need a Pi/host running OctoPrint/Klipper/etc. |
| Multi-part products (BOM) | Yes — multi-part products with a real bill of materials | No multi-part / BOM feature (fleet & print management focus) |
| Per-order cost & margin | Yes — true cost & margin on every order | No per-order margin — per-spool material cost only |
| Materials tracking | Yes — spool tracking with auto-deduct | Yes — best-in-class auto filament/spool tracking (G-code deduction, NFC/QR) |
| Marketplace integrations | Order import; marketplace sync (Etsy, Shopify) on higher plans | No native Etsy/Shopify order sync; API + webhooks on higher tiers |
| Best for | D2C 3D-print shops selling multi-part products | Monitoring & managing mixed-brand printer fleets, schools, OEMs |
Where SpoolDeck fits
Why shops pick SpoolDeck.
- Runs the selling side: orders, multi-part products, and fulfillment — not just printer telemetry.
- Per-order cost & margin so you know profit per order, which a monitoring tool doesn’t track.
- Multi-part products with a bill of materials tie prints back to what the customer actually bought.
Where SimplyPrint fits
What SimplyPrint does well.
- Cloud fleet management: remote control and monitoring at scale across mixed-brand fleets.
- Best-in-class automatic filament/spool inventory (G-code deduction, NFC/QR, AMS sync).
- Built-in cloud slicer and AI camera-based failure detection.
- Strong Education/OEM white-label and enterprise security (SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO).
Switching FAQ
Thinking of switching?
Is SpoolDeck a replacement for SimplyPrint?
Not exactly — they solve different problems. SimplyPrint is superb at monitoring and managing a printer fleet. SpoolDeck runs the business side: customer orders, multi-part products, materials, and per-order margin. Some shops use a monitoring tool alongside SpoolDeck.
Does SpoolDeck track cost and margin per order like SimplyPrint?
SpoolDeck tracks true cost and margin per order. SimplyPrint tracks per-spool material cost (and deducts filament automatically) but does not offer order-level margin — its focus is fleet monitoring and print management, not order profitability.
Does SpoolDeck need a Raspberry Pi like SimplyPrint?
No — SpoolDeck is software-only with nothing to install on your printers. SimplyPrint uses no proprietary hardware either, but many printers connect through a Pi or host running OctoPrint, Klipper, or similar.
Compare with others
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Free plan · 2 printers · 25 orders/mo · No card