NJ Cloud Printer vs PrintNode
See why NJ Cloud Printer is the better choice for wireless printing from your Android phone to any USB printer.
✓ No mandatory account✓ Works with any printer brand✓ No same-Wi-Fi needed✓ Free plan available
| Parameter | NJ Cloud Printer | PrintNode |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free (15 pg/mo) / Premium ₹249/mo | Volume-based tiered subscription (Starts at $9/mo capped by monthly print request counts) |
| Same Wi-Fi Required | No — works over internet | No (Cloud-routed via persistent background desktop client connections) |
| Multi-Printer Routing | Yes (Premium plan) | Yes (Fully programmable routing via backend REST API payloads using unique Printer IDs) |
| Account Setup Mandatory | Yes — login with your email, scan QR, start printing | Yes (Requires developer registration, local client software installation, and API token generation) |
| Data Privacy & Purge | Encrypted transit. Files not stored after print. | Raw document files deleted immediately upon client host machine delivery; diagnostic logs and metadata retained |
| Supported Platforms | Android, Web, Windows | Desktop client host available for Windows, macOS, Linux, Raspberry Pi. (No native iOS/Android client apps available) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PrintNode free?
Volume-based tiered subscription (Starts at $9/mo capped by monthly print request counts)
Does PrintNode require the same Wi-Fi network?
No (Cloud-routed via persistent background desktop client connections)
Does NJ Cloud Printer require an account?
Yes. Install the desktop app, login with your email, scan the QR code from camera, and start printing.