BuildBee
Cloud-based all-in-one 3D printing software for uploading, slicing, queuing, monitoring, and managing fleets of FDM and SLA printers from any device, designed for simplicity and accessibility.
- CEO / Founder
- Leanne Connelly
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
BuildBee Starter (Free); BuildBee Unlimited ($5/month); BuildBee Enterprise (From $12/month); BuildBee Education (From $12/month); BuildBee Desktop app; BuildBee MakeCode (3D modeling with block coding)
Technological Advantage
Proprietary cloud slicing and fleet management platform with auto-repair and model libraries, protected by trade secrets and first-mover advantage in education segment.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces 3D printing complexity by 80% with auto-repair, extensive part libraries, and cloud management, enabling users without technical expertise to start printing in minutes instead of hours.
How They Differentiate
3x simpler user interface than OctoPrint with cloud-based management vs local setup, and more accessible than PrusaSlicer for beginners, though less feature-rich than SimplyPrint for advanced users.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Schools, makerspaces, universities, offices, homes, hobbyists, small businesses, enterprises
Industry Verticals
Education; Consumer/Prosumer; Small Business; Enterprise
Competitors
SimplyPrint; OctoPrint; PrusaSlicer
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Over 25,000 global users including hobbyists, small businesses, artists, designers, students, and educators.
Major Milestones
Launched cloud 3D printing software; Adopted by University of Wollongong and schools across Australia; Reached over 25,000 users globally
Notable Customers
University of Wollongong; Schools across Australia