Open-source, self-sourced, and community-built printers — click any card for details and BOM access. For commercial/pre-assembled printers see .
Printers / Off-the-shelf
Off-the-shelf printers
Commercial, pre-built, and semi-kit printers — click any card for specs, use cases, pros/cons, and how they compare to DIY builds.
📋 = Has BOM in Configurator
Prusa Research
Prusa Research, founded by Josef Průša, pioneered the modern open-source desktop 3D printer with the i3 design that became a global benchmark. Their printers run PrusaFirmware (Marlin-derived, fully open) and are sold as both kits and assembled units, with detailed documentation and an exceptionally active community. The Prusa MK and XL lines remain gold-standard references for print quality and long-term reliability in the hobbyist and prosumer space.
Klipper Native Klipper-Based Proprietary FW📋 Has BOM in Configurator
Prusa MINI+
Cartesian
~$459
Prusa MINI+
Compact Cartesian workhorse with official Klipper support
Klipper Native📋
Details →
Prusa MK4S
Cartesian
~$799
Prusa MK4S
The iconic i3 reborn — 360° cooling, Nextruder, and MMU3 ready
Proprietary📋
Details →
Prusa CORE
CoreXY
~$1,199
Prusa CORE One
Prusa's first enclosed CoreXY — engineering materials, active chamber
Proprietary📋
Details →
Prusa CORE
CoreXY
~$1,499
Prusa CORE One L
CORE One scaled to 300³ — large-format engineering CoreXY
Proprietary📋
Details →
Prusa XL+
CoreXY
~$1,999
Prusa XL+
The XL refreshed — GT1.5 belts, nozzle wiper, 360° cooling and a 20× faster tool sensor
Marlin
Details →
Prusa CORE
CoreXY
~$1,499
Prusa CORE One L+
The large CORE One refreshed — GT1.5 belts, nozzle wiper, high-flow nozzle
Marlin
Details →
Prusa XL
CoreXY
~$1,999
Prusa XL
Professional toolchanger — up to 5 independent heads, 360³ build volume
Proprietary📋
Details →
Prusa MK3S+
Cartesian
~$799
Prusa MK3S+
The battle-tested original — open-source, proven, and endlessly upgradeable
Proprietary📋
Details →
Prusa MK2
Cartesian
~$50–200
Prusa MK2 / MK2.5S
⚠️ 12V legacy platform — the printer that started the revolution
Proprietary📋
Details →
Prusa MK3.5
Cartesian
~$699
Prusa MK3.5 / MK3.5S
MK3S+ reborn with a 32-bit brain and input shaping
Proprietary📋
Details →
Prusa MK3.9
Cartesian
~$749
Prusa MK3.9 / MK3.9S
MK3S+ frame meets Nextruder — 360° cooling and CHT on a classic chassis
Proprietary📋
Details →
Prusa i3
Cartesian
~$700
Prusa i3 MK1
The first commercial Prusa i3 — acrylic frame pioneer
Marlin
Details →
Prusa i3
Cartesian
~$699
Prusa i3 MK2
First hobby printer with full mesh bed leveling — PINDA probe
Marlin
Details →
Prusa i3
Cartesian
~$699
Prusa i3 MK2S
MK2 revised with improved X-carriage and filament sensor
Marlin
Details →
Prusa i3
Cartesian
~$999
Prusa i3 MK3
First 32-bit Prusa with TMC2130 sensorless homing and power panic
Marlin
Details →
Prusa i3
Cartesian
~$999
Prusa i3 MK3S
Improved MK3 with better filament sensor and extruder idler
Marlin
Details →
Prusa MK4
Cartesian
~$1,099
Prusa MK4
Nextruder, load-cell ABL, Input Shaping, WiFi — the modern Prusa
Marlin
Details →
Prusa MINI
Cartesian
~$349
Prusa MINI
Compact 180×180 bedslinger with SuperPINDA ABL
Marlin
Details →
Prusa CORE
CoreXY
~$1,199
Prusa CORE One+
Prusa's enclosed CoreXY with 55°C active chamber and Nextruder
Marlin
Details →
Printers / Toolheads
Toolhead guide
Explore toolheads by machine — view pros, cons, and compatibility.
Printers / Multi-material
Multi-material units
Compare MMU systems and explore their features.
Materials / Filaments
Filaments & materials
A material-first reference: standard, filled, nylon, flexible, high-performance and specialty filaments — pros, cons, TDS data and when to use each.
Printers / Compare
Compare printers
Put two or three machines side by side on build volume, speed, temperatures and materials. DIY designs and off-the-shelf printers compare in the same table, so you can weigh building against buying.
Electronics
Electronics
Every board, sensor and probe that goes into a Klipper printer — mainboards, host computers, toolhead boards and Z probes, each entry sourced from manufacturer documentation.
Electronics / Mainboards
MCUs & mainboards
Compare mainboard controllers for Klipper printers — stepper slots, CAN bus, processors, and compatibility.
Electronics / Host computers
Single-board computers
Raspberry Pi, Orange Pi, BTT CB1/CB2, and other Klipper host boards — specs, OS downloads, and setup guides.
Electronics / Toolhead boards
Toolhead boards
CAN bus, USB, and passive toolhead boards — EBB, Nitehawk, H36, Hartk, and more.
Electronics / Probing
Probes & bed scanners
Eddy-current scanners, nozzle-contact probes, inductive sensors, and deployable-pin probes for Z homing and bed meshing.
Firmware / Configuration
Klipper configurator
Assign components to MCU pins and generate a starter printer.cfg configuration. Works with stock Klipper and Kalico (a more cutting-edge community fork — configs are largely interchangeable).
Firmware / Slicer
Slicer config
Generate slicer start/end g-code and Klipper PRINT_START / PRINT_END macros for your printer and slicer combination.
Extrusion / Extruders
Extruders
Complete guide to all extruders — Clockwork 2, Galileo 2, Orbiter, Sherpa, BMG, and more. Printed and commercial options.
Extrusion / Hotends
Hotends
Complete guide to all hotends on the market — flow rates, max temps, and compatibility.
Reference / Documentation
Manuals & documentation
Build guides, firmware configuration, and reference docs.
Reference / Changelog
What's new
Running changelog of new printers, products, features and data verification passes.
Reference / Sourcing
Trusted sellers
Community-vetted vendors for printer parts, electronics, and filament.
Site / About
About
What this site is, how to use it, and who built it.
Site / Contact
Contact
Get in touch — suggestions, bug reports, and community feedback welcome.