When Bambuddy fits
If you don't want a cloud and already run a home server. Bambuddy is open source, needs no account or subscription and works without the Bambu Cloud. It adds original Bambu spools with RFID to the inventory automatically.
Comparison
Spooly or Bambuddy: an honest comparison
In short: Bambuddy fits if you only have Bambu printers, want to work without the Bambu Cloud and run your own server. It is open source and has no subscription. Spooly fits if you don't want to install anything, are fine with the cloud and need phone apps or printers from other brands.
I built Spooly and develop it on my own in Vienna. If you print in pure LAN mode, Bambuddy is the better choice today.
The differences at a glance
| Topic | Bambuddy | Spooly |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | BambuddySelf-hosted | SpoolyHosted service, servers in the EU (Hetzner), nothing to install |
| Price | BambuddyFree, open source | SpoolyFree up to 20 spools. Pro: EUR 2.99 per month, EUR 28.70 per year or EUR 99.99 one-time. 14-day trial without a credit card |
| Bambu Cloud | BambuddyNot needed | SpoolyNeeded, prints are not picked up in pure LAN mode |
| Brands | BambuddyBambu Lab | SpoolyBambu Lab, Prusa and Anycubic |
| Inventory | BambuddyBuilt in or via Spoolman | SpoolyBuilt in |
| Account | BambuddyNone | SpoolyYour own account with login |
When Spooly fits
If you don't want to maintain a server. You create an account and connect your Bambu account. There are apps for iOS and Android, and Pro adds projects and orders. In return, Spooly needs the cloud connection, and your data sits on servers in the EU, not at your home.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Spooly work in LAN mode?
- No. Prints are not picked up automatically in pure LAN mode.
- Is Spooly open source?
- No, and you can't self-host it either.
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Free up to 20 spools. You can try Pro for the first 14 days without a credit card.