OctoprintvsTipi
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Octoprint | Tipi | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 73/100 | 71/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 22 in 3D Printing | #3 of 22 in Home Server |
| GitHub stars | 9 168 | 9 710 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +58 | +34 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 5 |
| Latest release | 1.11.8 · 23 Jun 2026 | v4.11.0 · 21 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Python | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Octoprint scores 73/100 against 71/100 for Tipi, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, Tipi is easier to run; Octoprint needs more configuration.
Octoprint details →Tipi details →