Cura Alternatives3D Printing Tools and other similar apps like Cura

Cura is described as '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' and is a 3D Printing tool in the system & hardware category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Cura for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best Cura alternative is Orca Slicer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cura are PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, MatterControl and Slic3r.

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  1. Orca Slicer icon

    Orca Slicer

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    G-code generator for 3D printers (Bambu, Prusa, Voron, VzBot, RatRig, Creality, etc.).

    14 Orca Slicer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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    Comments about Orca Slicer as an Alternative to Cura
    Guest
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    It's fairly solid as a solution on it's supported platforms. Unfortunately, there's a dearth of profile settings for things like Filaments right now. It makes it clumsy that for the Ender 3v3 CoreXZ, they don't seem to support Polycarbonate on the Printer...even though it WILL (and I know, I've done it...) print it as readily Nylon. Mixed bag. Some will find it good. Some will find it usable with a LOT of annoyances.

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    nayote
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    I used Prusa Slicer for a long time, but ORCA is much more complete. It's not intended for a novice audience, but it has a lot of features and I'd venture to say that it calculates the printing time much better.

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    • Orca Slicer is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cura.

    • Orca Slicer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cura.

    • Orca Slicer is Free and Open SourceCura is also Free and Open Source
  2. PrusaSlicer icon

    PrusaSlicer

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    marketingfelix
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    Cura has become unstable and slow in recent versions.

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    • Almost everyone thinks PrusaSlicer is a great Cura alternative.

    • PrusaSlicer is Free and Open SourceCura is also Free and Open Source
  4. Bambu Studio icon

    Bambu Studio

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  5. MatterControl icon

    MatterControl

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Slic3r icon

    Slic3r

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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.
    24 Slic3r alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Simplify3D

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    Professional 3D printing software streamlines the process of 3D printing, leading to better results.

    -The fastest slicer on the market -Customizable support structures -Support for dual extrusion and multi-part printing -Robust yet user-friendly

    26 Simplify3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about Simplify3D as an Alternative to Cura
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    good but cura stay the best

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Simplify3D is a great Cura alternative, some don't.

    • Simplify3D is the most popular commercial alternative to Cura.

    • Simplify3D is Paid and ProprietaryCura is Free and Open Source
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    Creality Print

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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.

    27 Creality Print alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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    IceSL

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  11. SuperSlicer icon

    SuperSlicer

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Lychee Slicer icon

    Lychee Slicer

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    Lychee Slicer is an elegant and powerful Slicer software for SLA/Resin 3D printer, answering the needs of figurine artists, jewel designers, and product designers.

    13 Lychee Slicer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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  13. Netfabb icon

    Netfabb

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    Netfabb is not just a viewer, it provides mesh edit, repair and analysis capabilities to everyone already being or aspiring to become part of this fantastic, growing, creative, high-tech industry called Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping or 3D Printing.

    27 Netfabb alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  14. mslicer icon

    mslicer

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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