At a Glance
| Area | AnyPrint | PaperCut MF and Hive |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Cloud service run by AnySoft with outbound-only agents on Windows and macOS. | PaperCut MF runs on your own application server (Windows, macOS or Linux). PaperCut Hive is cloud native and uses an Edge Mesh of your Windows and Mac computers, or direct printer connections, to deliver jobs. |
| Pricing shape | NZ$5 per user or NZ$7 per workstation per month. Monthly, no contract, published on the pricing page. | PaperCut MF is licensed per MFD or device with unlimited users; PaperCut Hive is an annual subscription per printer with a minimum 12-month term. Both are quoted through authorised partners and resellers. |
| How you buy | Direct from AnySoft online, or through an MSP partner. | Through PaperCut's partner and reseller network. |
| Secure release | QR code and PIN at the printer. No card readers or embedded apps. | Embedded apps on supported MFDs with card or badge tap, PIN and Find-Me printing. |
| Scanning | Through AnyScan, a separate product: scan to SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive or SMB over SMTP with policy rules and an audit feed. | PaperCut MF integrated scanning from the MFD panel to email, folders and cloud storage, with OCR. |
| Printer deployment | Rules by network CIDR, WiFi SSID or hostname, or per user and workstation. | Print Deploy pushes queues and drivers to Windows, macOS and Chromebook clients. |
| Cost tracking | Cost allocation by cost centre, department or client, plus live toner levels. | Quotas, per-page charging, client billing, and a large library of built-in reports. |
| Platform support | Agents for Windows and macOS. Most network printers, plus USB printers on Windows computers running the agent. | Clients on Windows, macOS, Linux, ChromeOS, iOS and Android; embedded apps for many MFD brands. |
| Multi-tenant for MSPs | Built in: one Partner Centre, a tenant per client. | Available through PaperCut's partner programs and hosted offerings. |
Based on public documentation as of October 2026; verify with the vendor. Product names belong to their respective owners.
When AnyPrint is the better fit
- You want published monthly pricing per user or workstation with no minimum term.
- You have no on-premises server and do not want one.
- QR code and PIN release on existing network printers is enough; you do not need card readers.
- You are an MSP and want a tenant per client from one portal.
When PaperCut may fit better
- You need card or badge release through embedded MFD apps.
- You need integrated scanning with OCR from the MFD panel, or copy and fax tracking.
- You need Linux or ChromeOS clients; AnyPrint agents are Windows and macOS.
- You want a deep reporting and scripting platform and have a partner to configure it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers on how AnySoft works, what it costs, and how it fits your setup.
For many offices, yes: cloud print management, secure release, rule-based deployment and cost allocation. If you rely on embedded MFD apps, card readers or copy and fax tracking, PaperCut MF covers things AnyPrint does not.
AnyPrint is NZ$5 per user or NZ$7 per workstation per month, published and monthly. PaperCut MF is licensed per device and PaperCut Hive per printer on an annual subscription, both quoted through partners. Check current terms with PaperCut.
No. AnyPrint uses an agent on the user's Windows or macOS device and standard network printing. There is no embedded app to install on the MFD.
No. Secure release in AnyPrint is a QR code and PIN at the printer. If you need badge or card readers, PaperCut's embedded apps are the better fit.
AnyScan handles scanning as a separate product. Any MFP sends scans over SMTP and AnyScan delivers them to SharePoint, OneDrive, Google Drive or an SMB share in 1 to 2 seconds with policy rules and an audit feed. It does not do OCR.
