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Utilities & Security
Share one-time secrets with encrypted, self-destructing links
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CUPS
Printing system for Unix-like operating systems using IPP
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About CUPS
CUPS is a printing system that uses the Internet Printing Protocol to support printing to local and network printers on Unix-like operating systems, including Linux and macOS. It provides a modular, standards-based print spooler and scheduler with a web administration interface, printer discovery, and drivers for a wide range of devices. Maintained as an open-source project with releases distributed through GitHub, CUPS underpins everyday printing for individuals, offices, and organizations running open platforms.
CUPS website preview
Live preview of cups.org via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
CUPS: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers printing, open source, unix — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 879 tools in the Utilities & Security category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
CUPS pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | cups.org |
CUPS key facts
- Category: Utilities & Security
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: printing, open source, unix
- Official site: cups.org
CUPS FAQ
How much does CUPS cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (cups.org).
What is CUPS used for?
Printing system for Unix-like operating systems using IPP Its focus areas in the Utilities & Security category: printing, open source, unix.
Where can I try CUPS?
On its official site, cups.org — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
CUPS vs alternatives
| CUPS | 1time | 2FAS | 7-Zip | |
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| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | printing, open source, unix | secret sharing, encryption, self destructing, open source | authenticator, 2fa, totp, open source | file archiver, compression, open source, windows |
| Official site | cups.org | 1time.io | 2fas.com | 7-zip.org |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Utilities & Security category
Password managers, cloud storage, and VPNs for everyday digital security. The Utilities & Security category on Tools Hub currently lists 879 tools. Alongside CUPS, it includes LubeLogger, OmniTools, SANE, Transmute.
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