PrintStash vs STL Shelf
The 3D print library without the 300-model ceiling
STL Shelf and PrintStash both keep your models in the cloud. The differences that matter: PrintStash never caps how many files you keep, opens them straight in your slicer, and costs less per GB. Here is the honest side-by-side.
STL Shelf details reflect its public pricing and feature pages as of May 2026 and may have changed since. “Not documented” means we could not confirm the capability either way.
Choose PrintStash if…
- Your library is large or growing — no plan caps the number of files.
- You print with OrcaSlicer or Bambu Studio and want one-click open.
- You want the lowest price per GB and never to be charged for downloads.
- You'd rather have a managed service than run your own server.
STL Shelf may fit better if…
- You need OBJ or PLY support, not just STL and 3MF.
- You want to self-host on your own hardware — it's open source.
- Built-in model versioning is a must-have for your workflow.
Same storage, half the price
25 GB for $5/mo — with no model cap
PrintStash's Hobbyist plan gives you 25 GB for $5/mo, and you can store as many models as fit. STL Shelf's comparable plan is $10.99/mo for the same 25 GB and stops you at 300 models. Start free with 1 GB and upgrade only when you need the room.
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