What Repetier does

Repetier, operated by the German limited partnership Hot-World GmbH & Co. KG and headquartered in Mönchengladbach, develops and distributes a suite of desktop and server software for FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D printing. The product ecosystem centers on three core offerings: Repetier-Host, an all-in-one desktop application for Windows, Linux, and Mac that handles object placement, slicing, preview, and print control; Repetier-Firmware, an open-source printer firmware licensed under GNU GPL V3 with advanced features such as Z-correction for delta printers, backlash compensation, sensorless homing, and jerk-controlled motion planning; and Repetier-Server, a browser-based remote management layer supporting webcam monitoring, multi-printer control, timelapse capture, and cost calculation. The company also publishes the Repetier-Informer mobile app (iOS/Android) for push-notification alerting on print events, maintains a plugin marketplace at rhplugins.repetier.com, and exposes a developer-facing API on Repetier-Server. The platform supports up to 16 extruders, integrates four slicers natively (Slic3r, Slic3r Prusa Edition, CuraEngine, Skeinforge) plus arbitrary external slicers, and connects to smart-home ecosystems (IFTTT, Home Assistant, ioBroker, MQTT).

Repetier's product stack is targeted at three identifiable customer cohorts: individual 3D printing enthusiasts and hobbyists who download the free host software; small-scale professional users and workshops managing multiple printers who use Repetier-Server for remote monitoring and cost tracking; and 3D printer manufacturers who license custom branded, pre-configured OEM/white-label versions of Repetier-Host for bundling with their hardware. The company also references advanced use cases including bioprinting and organ-printing research, where precise multi-extruder control is required.

The business operates primarily on a freemium distribution model in which the core software is available as a free download with optional user donations. Identified monetization paths include custom OEM/white-label licensing for printer manufacturers, potential subscription or licensed editions of Repetier-Server for commercial deployments, and ancillary services such as paid technical support. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional funding, no disclosed headcount, no disclosed revenue, no disclosed executive team, no patents, and no awards. Active product development continued through 2023 and 2024, including Repetier-Firmware 1.0.x, Configuration Tool 1.0.4/1.0.5dev, and Repetier-Host 2.3.2 (Windows/Linux) and 1.2.1 (Mac).

Name

Repetier

Legal name

Hot-World GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://repetier.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Repetier, operated by Hot-World GmbH & Co. KG, provides an integrated 3D printing software ecosystem — Host, Firmware, Server, and a mobile companion app — serving hobbyists, small workshops, and 3D printer manufacturers through freemium downloads and OEM white-label licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

3D Printing Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printer Automation & Peripheral Hardware (Material Handling, Depowdering, Build Units) (IMAAAAAL)

Keywords

• 3D printing software
• Slicer software
• Printer host software
• FDM printer firmware
• Remote printer management

Headquarters

HQ city

Willich

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freemium Download with Optional Donations: Core software (Repetier-Host, Repetier-Server, Repetier-Firmware) is available as free downloads. Users who want to support ongoing development can make voluntary donations. This freemium model drives broad adoption while capturing voluntary payments from satisfied users.
2. Custom OEM/White-label Versions: 3D printer manufacturers can order custom branded versions of Repetier-Host with their own branding, pre-installed drivers, and preset configurations. This creates revenue B2B while driving hardware sales for the manufacturer.
3. Repetier-Server Licensing: While the basic server functionality is included with Repetier-Host, there may be licensed versions of Repetier-Server with additional features for commercial or multi-printer operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Repetier develops and distributes an integrated software ecosystem for 3D printing, including the Repetier-Host all-in-one desktop application (object placement, slicing, preview, and print control), the open-source Repetier-Firmware for FDM printers, and the Repetier-Server browser-based remote management platform. The offering is delivered primarily as free downloads with optional donations, while a B2B OEM/white-label licensing stream allows 3D printer manufacturers to ship custom branded versions of the host software with their hardware.

Product overview

Repetier is a comprehensive 3D printing software company offering an integrated product ecosystem centered around three core products: Repetier-Host (the all-in-one host software for controlling 3D printers), Repetier-Firmware (open-source printer firmware), and Repetier-Server (remote access and management solution). The ecosystem is complemented by the Repetier-Informer mobile app for push notifications, the Repetier-Host Plugin System for extensibility, and specialized features like Repetier-Talk scripting and Velocity Painting. Repetier-Firmware is licensed under GNU GPL V3 and available on GitHub, while the host and server software are available for Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms including Raspberry Pi.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Repetier-Host: All-in-one 3D printer host software solution for Windows, Linux, and Mac supporting multi-extruder and multi-slicer functionality.
• Repetier-Firmware
• Repetier-Server
• Repetier-Informer

Products and services

• Repetier-Host All-in-one desktop software for 3D printing that combines object placement, slicing with multiple slicer engines, preview, and print control. Supports up to 16 extruders and works with virtually all popular FDM printers. Targeted at individual 3D printer owners, hobbyists, and professionals.
• Repetier-Firmware Open-source firmware for FDM 3D printers with advanced path planning, jerk control, temperature management, and support for Delta and Cartesian configurations. Available on GitHub and targeted at hobbyists, makers, and OEM integrators.
• Repetier-Server Browser-based server software for remote access and management of 3D printers. Provides webcam monitoring, time-lapse capture, multi-printer control, firmware upload, and cost calculation. Runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Raspberry Pi.
• Repetier-Informer App Mobile application for iOS and Android that delivers push notifications about 3D printer status, including print started, paused, stopped, finished, fatal errors, and slicing completion events.
• Repetier-Host Plugin System Extensible plugin architecture for Repetier-Host that allows developers to add menu entries, toolbar items, custom communication protocols, new slicers, panels, and credits to the application.
• Custom OEM/White-label Repetier-Host Versions B2B service offering in which 3D printer manufacturers receive digitally signed, custom branded versions of Repetier-Host with their own branding, pre-installed drivers, and predefined printer, slicer, and filament settings for a plug-and-print experience.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 500,000 installations on different computers worldwide
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Feature9 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Formlabs: Premium SLA 3D printer manufacturer with proprietary PreForm software. Operates in the broader 3D printing software space with overlapping customer workflows, though focused on resin printers rather than FDM.
• Autodesk (Fusion 360 / Netfabb): Major CAD/CAM vendor with 3D printing workflow tools (Netfabb for additive manufacturing, print preparation features in Fusion 360). Operates broadly in the 3D printing ecosystem as a larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities.

Direct peers

• 3DPrinterOS: Cloud-based 3D printer management and slicing platform targeting makerspaces, schools, and enterprises. Competes with Repetier-Server for multi-printer fleet management and remote workflow use cases.
• AstroPrint: Cloud 3D printing management platform with a focus on consumer/maker and education segments. Comparable to Repetier-Server's remote management capabilities and Repetier-Informer-style mobile notifications.
• Prusa Research: Prusa develops PrusaSlicer and is a major FDM printer manufacturer. It is a direct peer because PrusaSlicer competes head-to-head with Repetier-Host in slicing, multi-printer support, and open-source distribution; many OEM partners overlap.
• Raise3D (ideaMaker): FDM printer manufacturer with proprietary ideaMaker slicer/host software bundled with its hardware. Comparable OEM-plus-software model to Repetier's white-label offering.
• Ultimaker: Creator of Cura, the most widely adopted 3D printing host/slicer software. Competes directly with Repetier-Host for both end-user downloads and OEM bundling relationships with 3D printer manufacturers.
• MatterHackers (MatterControl): MatterControl is an all-in-one free 3D printing host software with slicing, design, and printer control features. Directly comparable to Repetier-Host's combined slicer-and-host approach.
• OctoPrint: Open-source browser-based 3D printer management platform. Directly comparable to Repetier-Server, offering remote monitoring, webcam streaming, and plugin extensions for FDM printers.
• Simplify3D: Premium paid 3D printing software focused on professional users and advanced print optimization. Competes with Repetier-Host's professional-tier functionality but at a higher price point.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• GitHubgithub.com/repetier/Repetier-Firmware
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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