Software Comparison
We stacked Manuflo up against every major alternative — honestly. No marketing spin. See exactly what you get, what you don't, and what it costs.
A side-by-side look at the tools 3D print shop owners actually use — and why Manuflo covers every base.
| Feature | Manuflo | Printago | SimplyPrint | 3DPBOSS | Spreadsheets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ✓ | ✗ | Trial only | Limited | ✓ |
| Order management | ✓ | ✓ | Basic | ✓ | Manual |
| Print queue | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Basic | ✗ |
| CRM (customer tracking) | ✓ | Basic | ✗ | Basic | Manual |
| Invoicing & PDF quotes | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | Add-on | ✗ |
| Material inventory | ✓ | Basic | ✓ | Basic | ✗ |
| Revenue dashboard | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | Basic | ✗ |
| Price/mo | Free – $39 | ~$49+ | ~$19+ | ~$29+ | Free |
Competitor data based on publicly available information as of April 2026. Features and pricing may change. Manuflo is not affiliated with any compared product.
Most tools solve one problem. Manuflo solves the whole workflow — from first inquiry to final invoice.
Orders, customers, printers, materials, invoices, and revenue — all connected. No toggling between apps or copy-pasting into spreadsheets.
Manuflo's free tier gives you real functionality to validate your workflow. Upgrade only when you need more capacity — from $19/mo.
Not a generic business tool bolted onto 3D printing. Manuflo was designed ground-up for FDM, SLA, and multi-printer production environments.
Know exactly where your money comes from. Track revenue by customer, order type, and time period — something spreadsheets can't do automatically.
Full customer history, order tracking by customer, and relationship context — so you can serve regulars faster and never lose track of who ordered what.
Generate professional PDF quotes and invoices without a separate tool. Manuflo handles the paper trail so you stay focused on printing.
Stop patching together spreadsheets and half-solutions. Manuflo gives you a real production management platform built specifically for 3D print shops. No credit card. No commitment.
Free plan includes 10 orders/mo, 2 printers, and full workflow access.