Best self-hosted Manufacturing apps

Software to manage 3D printers, CNC machines and other physical manufacturing tools.

6 open source Manufacturing tools you host on your own server — with full control of your data and no per-user cost.

Snappy web interface for controlling consumer 3D printers.

Web interface for CNC milling controllers running Grbl, Smoothieware, or TinyG.

Keep track of your inventory of 3D-printer filament spools.

Modern and responsive user interface for the Klipper 3D printer firmware. Control and monitor your printer from everywhere, from any device.

Digital asset manager for 3d print files; STL, OBJ, 3MF and more.

Lightweight & responsive user interface for Klipper, the 3D printer firmware.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best self-hosted Manufacturing tools?

Among the 6 options, the most popular include Octoprint, CNCjs, Spoolman. Compare license, platform and popularity in the list below.

Is there a free open source alternative for Manufacturing?

Yes — all 6 tools on this page are open source and you run them on your own server, with no monthly fee.

Where can I host a Manufacturing app?

On a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS from ~€4/mo. See the suggestions on this page.