Prusa Research
VerifiedCzech 3D printer maker behind the open-source Original Prusa MK4S, MINI+, and CORE One machines.
See all screenshots - Deployment Any, Cloud Based
- Starting price $409
- Free trial Not offered
- Best for Freelancers, Startups, SMEs
What is Prusa Research?
Prusa Research is a 3D printer manufacturer headquartered in Prague, Czech Republic, founded in 2012 by Josef Prusa out of the open-source RepRap project. The company builds and ships its Original Prusa printers, including the MINI+, MK4S, CORE One, and XL, directly to customers in more than 160 countries. Most models are available fully assembled or as self-build kits at a lower price.
Prusa printers use the Nextruder direct-drive extruder with automatic mesh bed leveling and input shaping for vibration control. The CORE One is a fully enclosed CoreXY printer with active chamber heating, while the MK4S and MINI+ use an open-frame Cartesian design. Printers connect to PrusaSlicer, the free open-source slicing software, and to Prusa Connect for cloud-based remote monitoring and control.
Key Features of Prusa Research
Prusa Research lists 10 documented features, including Nextruder direct-drive extruder with automatic mesh bed leveling (load-cell sensor), Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration control at higher speeds and Fully enclosed CoreXY design with active chamber heating up to 55C (CORE One). The list below covers what the product does rather than how it is marketed.
- Nextruder direct-drive extruder with automatic mesh bed leveling (load-cell sensor)
- Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration control at higher speeds
- Fully enclosed CoreXY design with active chamber heating up to 55C (CORE One)
- Tool-free swappable nozzles (0.25mm to 0.8mm)
- Free, open-source PrusaSlicer software for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Prusa Connect cloud service and PrusaLink local network control with a documented API
- Available as fully assembled units or lower-cost self-assembly kits
- Open-source firmware and hardware design heritage from the RepRap project
- Multi-material printing support via the MMU3 upgrade (up to 5 materials)
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity with offline/local operation supported
Prusa Research Pricing
Prusa Research lists 4 plans. Three carry a published figure, from $409 to $1,199; the rest are quoted on request.
MINI+
$409
180 x 180 x 180 mm build volume
Kit-only (self-assembly); smallest and most affordable current Prusa model
MK4S
$740
250 x 210 x 220 mm build volume
Open-frame flagship with Nextruder, input shaping, and automatic bed leveling; kit version from about $592; current price reflects an active seasonal promotion
CORE One+
$1,199
250 x 220 x 270 mm build volume
Fully enclosed CoreXY design with active chamber heating to 55C; kit version from $925
XL
From $2,129
360 x 360 x 360 mm build volume, up to 5 toolheads
Large-format printer; price scales with number of toolheads (1 to 5) for multi-material printing
Prusa Research Specifications
Prusa Research is available on web app, Windows and macOS and has iOS and Android apps. It offers an API.
- Deployment
- Any
- Cloud Based
- Billing cycle
- Onetime
- Desktop
- Web App
- Windows
- macOS
- Mobile
- iOS
- Android
- Languages
- English
- Built for
- Freelancers
- Startups
- SMEs
- Enterprises
- Support
- Live Support
- Tickets
- Training
- Integrations
- Works with PrusaSlicer and open STL/3MF/G-code file formats; Prusa Connect (cloud) and PrusaLink (local, documented OpenAPI spec) provide remote monitoring; MMU3 unit adds multi-material/color upgrades
- Public API
- Yes
- Free trial
- No
- Free plan
- No
- Runs in browser
- Yes
- Customisable
- Yes
- Website
- prusa3d.com
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