3D Printer Firmware Comparison

Basics

• This page aims to provide a basic summary, and comparison of, the various Firmware Options for 3D Printers

Open Source

Klipper

• Can be run with a Raspberry Pi Zero and a standard (8 bit? ) Control Board

Marlin

Marlin Forks

• OSE Marlin (Duh!)
• Prusa Marlin

RepRap Firmware

• Typically run on Duet3D Control Boards

Misc.

• This is for Open Source, yet quite limited / not common firmware options:
  • Repetier
  • Smoothieware

Internal Links

• Klipper
• OSE Marlin
• Octoprint

External Links

• An Article by "All3DP" Titled "3D Printer Firmware: Best Options of 2021"
• An Article by "All3DP" Titled "Klipper vs Marlin: The Differences"