Compare two leading AirPrint solutions for Mac. See how PrintCast Bridge stacks up against Printopia in features, pricing, and macOS compatibility.
PrintCast Bridge offers a modern, native macOS experience with no printer limits, at a lower price.
Printopia by Decisive Tactics has been a popular AirPrint enabler since 2010, allowing Mac users to share printers with iOS devices. At $19.99, it offers virtual printers and PDF workflows. However, users have reported compatibility issues with macOS Sequoia and iOS 17+. PrintCast Bridge provides a modern alternative built with native SwiftUI, offering unlimited printer sharing and built for current versions of macOS.
| Feature | PrintCast Bridge | Printopia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $16.99 | $19.99 |
| Printer Limit | Unlimited (Bridge) | 5 printers max |
| macOS Sequoia Support | Supported | Reported issues |
| iOS 17+ Compatibility | Supported | Some devices affected |
| Native Apple Silicon | Yes (SwiftUI) | Yes |
| Virtual Printers (PDF) | No | Yes |
| Menu Bar App | Yes | Yes |
| Privacy | Local printing | Local + Dropbox option |
This comparison is about PrintCast Bridge, the AirPrint product. PrintCast Driver, which replaces dropped macOS drivers, is licensed per printer.
No artificial printer limits: share as many printers as your Mac can see
Built with modern SwiftUI for optimal performance on Apple Silicon
Compatible with macOS Sequoia and iOS 17+
One-time purchase: no subscriptions, no recurring fees
Active development with regular updates
Privacy focused: print jobs stay on your local network
Direct download from printcast.app
Requires macOS 13.5 (Ventura) or later