Overview: Subscriptions

This article provides an overview of the different subscription plans available for UltiMaker Digital Factory. A subscription is applied directly to a Workspace, determining its features, capabilities, and resource limits.

In this article, you will learn:

• The core functionality included in all Workspaces
• The features and resource limits for each Professional (PRO) subscription tier.
• The features and resource limits for each Educational (EDU) subscription tier.
• How the plans are designed to grow with you or your organization.

Note: Digital Factory plans are organized into two distinct tracks. To learn more, see: What are Professional and Education Workspaces?

Core Functionality in All Workspaces

Every Digital Factory Workspace, including the Free plans, provides the core functionality needed to manage your 3D printing workflow. This includes:

• Prepare (Cura Cloud or Cura Desktop): In the “Prepare” section of Digital Factory, you can use Cura Cloud to slice and submit jobs, or you can send jobs from the Cura Desktop application.
• Print: From the Digital Factory interface, you can select any file from your library and send it to any cloud-connected UltiMaker or MakerBot printer.
• Monitor: Once a job is printing, you can monitor its progress in real-time, manage the print queue, and view your printer's status from anywhere.
• Library: Store and manage 3D models and print files. Allow users outside your workspace to submit files via submission links.

Professional (PRO) Subscription Plans

The professional track (Digital Factory PRO) is tailored for professional and collaborative environments.

Free PRO

This tier offers foundational access for individual users to experience the core "Prepare + Print + Monitor" workflow. Ideal for individual beginnings and learning the platform.

• Resource Allocation:
  • 1 printer, 1 user, 2 library projects (with a maximum of 20 files per project), limited print job history (20 jobs)

Studio

Designed for individual professionals or small teams, this tier provides the tools to enhance collaboration and manage a small set of printers in a single location.

• Key Features:
  • Shared Workspace: Manage a single workspace multiple users, multiple printers, and a shared digital library.
  • User Roles: Includes Admin, Manager, Member, and Guest roles with defined access rights.
  • Expanded Digital Library: A centralized repository for your printable parts that connects directly to Cura Cloud.
• Resource Allocation:
  • Up to 5 printers (with an option to expand to 10), Unlimited users, 20 library projects (with no file count limit)

Business

This tier allows companies to manage many printers across multiple locations, streamlining their additive manufacturing processes and facilitating robust team coordination.

• Key Features:
  • Multiple Teams: Create and manage multiple teams for different departments or locations.
  • Enhanced Reporting: Access comprehensive usage reporting and bulk user import capabilities.
  • Federated Single Sign-On (SSO): Streamlined and secure access management.
  • Cura Enterprise Compatibility: Provides compatibility with Cura Enterprise for enhanced stability and security.
• Resource Allocation:
  • Up to 20 printers (with an option to expand to 40), Unlimited users, Unlimited library projects

Educational Subscription Plans

The educational track (Digital Factory EDU) is tailored for classroom and learning environments.

Free EDU

This tier offers foundational access for educators to start 3D printing and introduce students to the technology in a controlled environment.

• Overview: Focuses on a beginner-friendly approach to learning the basics of the 3D printer and slicer.
• Workflow: Students can provide models via a Print Submission Link but do not interact directly with Digital Factory.
• Resource Allocation:
  • 8 printers, 5 users, 5 projects. limited print job history (20 jobs)

Classroom

This tier enables teachers and students to print together, facilitating more efficient management and integration of 3D printing into lessons.

• Key Features:
  • New Student Roles: Introduces Student Manager and Student roles for controlled print and submission workflows.
  • Unlimited Print History: Removes the limit on print job history.
• Resource Allocation:Up to 16 printers, 30 users, Unlimited projects

School

This tier supports educational institutions in managing several classrooms with their own teachers, students, and printers, providing broader oversight across a campus or department.

• Key Features:
  • Teams Functionality: Enables the creation and management of multiple teams for organizing different classrooms or departments.
  • Advanced User Management: Includes usage reporting and bulk user import.
  • Full SSO Capabilities: Offers streamlined, secure access for the entire institution.
• Resource Allocation: Unlimited printers, Unlimited users, Unlimited library projects

District

Designed for large school districts requiring centralized oversight and comprehensive management across numerous schools.

• Key Features:
  • System-Wide Management: Unifies 3D printing operations across multiple schools within a district.
  • Enhanced Reporting: Access comprehensive usage reporting and bulk user import capabilities.
• Resource Allocation: Unlimited printers, Unlimited users, Unlimited library projects

Related Articles

• Article: Overview: Workspaces
• Article: How to Upgrade Your Subscription
• Article: Invite and Remove Workspace Users