OctoEverywhere vs Obico for remote access with Printer Tools
🌍 Printer Tools is one of the few apps that connects to both OctoEverywhere and Obico, so you don’t have to guess which remote-access option fits your setup.
This comparison is neutral and based only on what’s verified in Printer Tools today.
🤓 OctoEverywhere
- Secure remote access to your printers from anywhere
- Full printer monitoring while you’re away from home
- Works with Klipper and OctoPrint
- Live camera streaming
- Powers remote Live Activities on Lock Screen, Dynamic Island and CarPlay
All your 3D printers in one dashboard
Monitor Bambu Lab, Klipper, OctoPrint, Creality, Snapmaker, Anycubic, Flashforge, Elegoo, and Prusa printers from one app
Available on Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac, with Apple Watch and Wear OS companion apps plus optional remote access through VPN, OctoEverywhere or Obico
🤓 Obico
- Remote access to your existing OctoPrint or Klipper printer through a secure cloud tunnel
- Live camera streaming via Janus/WebRTC
- Setup differs slightly by platform: OctoPrint needs a manual API key step, Klipper/Moonraker connects via trusted hosts
📋 Side by Side
| OctoEverywhere | Obico | |
|---|---|---|
| Works with Klipper | ✅ | ✅ |
| Works with OctoPrint | ✅ | ✅ |
| Live camera streaming | ✅ | ✅ |
| Remote Live Activities | ✅ | ❌ |
Both integrations run alongside your printer’s own local connection in Printer Tools, they don’t replace it.
💡 How You Can Support Development
I currently develop and test new features with the following printers:
- Creality Ender 3 Mod - Klipper + OctoPrint
- Creality CR-10 Smart Mod - Klipper with Mainsail & Fluidd
- Creality K1C with CFS Mod - Original Firmware
- Bambu Lab X1C - Original Firmware
- Snapmaker U1 - Original Firmware with Fluidd & Custom Firmware from PAXX12 with Fluidd and Mainsail
All revenue generated by the app, as well as revenue from downloads or Boosts of free models, goes entirely towards purchasing new accessories and 3D printers. This allows me to integrate them with the app and improve the experience for all users.
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🙏 Thank You
Having both options means you can pick whichever service already fits your setup. Your feedback keeps shaping every update.
As always, if you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Happy printing! 🖨️✨
All your 3D printers in one dashboard
Monitor Bambu Lab, Klipper, OctoPrint, Creality, Snapmaker, Anycubic, Flashforge, Elegoo, and Prusa printers from one app
Available on Android, iPhone, iPad and Mac, with Apple Watch and Wear OS companion apps plus optional remote access through VPN, OctoEverywhere or Obico