BuildBee Alternatives3D Printing Tools and other similar apps like BuildBee

BuildBee is described as 'A cloud-based slice and control software with an integrated block coding environment, basic modelling features like cookie cutter generator and lithophane generator, and a streamlined workflow. It has nifty features like an automated repair tool for broken files, a splitting' and is a 3D Printing tool in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 25 alternatives to BuildBee for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Android apps. The best BuildBee alternative is PrusaSlicer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like BuildBee are Cura, MatterControl, OctoPrint and Bambu Studio.

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BuildBee alternatives page was last updated Feb 17, 2025
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  1. PrusaSlicer icon
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    An open-source, feature-rich, frequently updated tool that contains everything you need to export the perfect print files for your 3D printer.

    18 PrusaSlicer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PrusaSlicer Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Portable

    PrusaSlicer VS BuildBee

     
    • PrusaSlicer is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to BuildBee.

    • PrusaSlicer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to BuildBee.

    • PrusaSlicer is Free and Open SourceBuildBee is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Cura icon
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    Cura aims to be a end solution for personal 3D printing with RepRap based machines. It is tuned toward the Ultimaker, but can be used on any RepRap based design.

    26 Cura alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Cura Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Cura VS BuildBee

     
  3. MatterControl icon
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    MatterControl is a free, open source app that lets you organize and manage your 3D prints. It's designed to help you get the most out of your 3D printer - making it easy to track, preview, and print your 3D parts.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    MatterControl VS BuildBee

     
  4. OctoPrint icon
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    Connect your printer to a small embedded and WiFi enabled device such as the popular Raspberry Pi, install OctoPrint on it and you have an instant wireless printer.

    11 OctoPrint alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    OctoPrint VS BuildBee

     
    • OctoPrint is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to BuildBee.

    • OctoPrint is Free and Open SourceBuildBee is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Bambu Studio icon
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    Bambu Studio is an open-source, cutting-edge, feature-rich slicing software. It contains project-based workflows, systematically optimized slicing algorithms, and an easy-to-use graphical interface, bringing users an incredibly smooth printing experience.

    17 Bambu Studio alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Bambu Studio Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Bambu Studio VS BuildBee

     
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    View, capture, personalize, and print 3D models. Download many kinds of 3D files and edit them using the 3D modeling space. Take a picture with your webcam and make it 3D.

    119 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design

    Microsoft 3D Builder VS BuildBee

     
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    Creality Print is a self-developed Fused deposition modeling slicing software produced by Creality. It’s a practical and easy-to-use tool that can help you remote control and monitor your 3D printer and help print directly from your computer.

    26 Creality Print alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Creality Print Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free

    Creality Print VS BuildBee

     
  8. IceSL icon
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    IceSL aims at making our latest research in modeling and slicing available as quickly as possible, in powerful yet accessible software.

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    IceSL VS BuildBee

     
  9. mslicer icon
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    An experimental open source slicer for masked stereolithography (resin) printers. Currently, only ELEGOO .goo files can be generated. You can read more about the development of this project on its project page.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode

    mslicer VS BuildBee

     
  10. Slic3r icon
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    STL-to-GCODE translator for RepRap printers

    Here comes Slic3r! Its features are:

    • speed
    • ability to read STL, AMF, OBJ files and generate G-Code and SVG easy configuration and little or no calibration
    • provide both a graphic interface for positioning multiple objects and a c.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Slic3r Features

    1.  Ad-free

    Slic3r VS BuildBee

     
  11. Printrun icon
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    Printrun is a full suite of host interfaces for 3D printers and CNC, consisting of:

    18 Printrun alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Printrun Features

    1.  G-code terminal

    Printrun VS BuildBee

     
  12. SuperSlicer icon
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    SuperSlicer takes 3D models (STL, OBJ, AMF) and converts them into G-code instructions for FFF printers or PNG layers for mSLA 3D printers.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SuperSlicer VS BuildBee

     
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