Compare CirrusPrint vs. PrintStream

CirrusPrint helps you manage and streamline your printing and document delivery across multiple networks. It solves cloud migration issues related to printing and provides the fastest and most direct way to deliver documents to users. With CirrusPrint, traditional network printing is still possible without any changes to operations. You can also print to your users, email your printers, and send a file from your smartphone to a printer anywhere in the country. CirrusPrint can be used on Windows or Linux, either in the cloud or at your own data center. It can accept print jobs and other documents, compress them, and deliver them to remote printers and users. It is easy to integrate with applications. You can print to it as any network printer, email files, drop files into the device, or use REST API. CirrusPrint jobs are sent quickly and securely to remote printers as exact duplicates of the original job.

PrintStream provides comprehensive management for Bambu and various other 3D printers, whether for a single device or an extensive farm setup. Users can oversee printing jobs, monitor temperatures, access camera feeds, and receive alerts, all while having the ability to control printers, maintain a versioned library of prints, and efficiently dispatch jobs. The software is equipped with built-in plugins that facilitate 3D model editing, in-app slicing, filament calibration and tracking, as well as maintenance reminders, firmware updates, and notifications, with seamless integration into Home Assistant. The Pro version enhances functionality with shared print queues, production orders, and the ability to manage team members and their roles. Additionally, print history and workspace statistics offer insights into results and usage metrics. Accessing PrintStream is versatile, allowing users to utilize a web browser or installed applications on Windows, Linux, and Android platforms, all of which feature native notifications and enable the import of MakerWorld/Printables downloads directly into the user's library. Users can opt for either hosted cloud solutions or self-hosting on Windows, Linux, or Docker, ensuring that model and print files remain on their own hardware even when using cloud services. Free plans are available for personal, non-commercial use, while Pro and Lifetime licenses cater to business needs. Furthermore, a public 3MF editor is accessible for free without requiring an account, making it easy for anyone to get started with 3D printing. This combination of features and flexibility makes PrintStream an invaluable tool for both hobbyists and professionals alike.