Cura Alternatives

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 10 alternatives to Cura for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Cura alternative is PrusaSlicer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cura are Slic3r, Printrun, MatterControl and Simplify3D.

Cura alternatives are mainly 3D Printing Tools but may also be 3D Modelers or CAD Software. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Cura.

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Cura

Free • Open Source
3D Printing Tool

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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...

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PrusaSlicer
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Free • Open Source
3D Printing Tool
Mac
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12 PrusaSlicer alternatives
PrusaSlicer (formerly known as Slic3r Prusa Edition or Slic3r PE) is our own in-house developed slicer software based on the open-source project Slic3r. It's open-source and you can get it in our Drivers & Apps Package.
- - PrusaSlicer is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Cura.
- - PrusaSlicer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cura.
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Slic3r
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Free • Open Source
3D Printing Tool
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19 Slic3r alternatives
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.
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Opinions about Slic3r as a Alternative to Cura
Almost everyone thinks Slic3r is a great Cura alternative.
Printrun
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Free • Open Source
3D Printing Tool
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13 Printrun alternatives
Printrun is a full suite of host interfaces for 3D printers and CNC, consisting of:
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Printrun Features
G-code terminal
MatterControl
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Free • Open Source
3D Printing Tool
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22 MatterControl alternatives
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.
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Simplify3D
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Printing Tool
Mac
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20 Simplify3D alternatives
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
- - Simplify3D is the most popular commercial alternative to Cura.
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Comments about Simplify3D as a Alternative to Cura
Some users think Simplify3D is a great Cura alternative, some don't.
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good but cura stay the best
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SuperSlicer
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Free • Open Source
3D Printing Tool
Mac
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10 SuperSlicer alternatives
SuperSlicer takes 3D models (STL, OBJ, AMF) and converts them into G-code instructions for FFF printers or PNG layers for mSLA 3D printers. It's compatible with any modern printer based on the RepRap toolchain which is running a firmware based on Marlin, Prusa, Klipper, etc.
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Microsoft 3D Builder
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Free • Proprietary
3D Modeler
CAD Software
3D Printing Tool
Windows
124 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives
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.
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Microsoft 3D Builder Features
3D design
Opinions about Microsoft 3D Builder as a Alternative to Cura
Some users think Microsoft 3D Builder is a great Cura alternative, some don't.
ideaMaker
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Free • Proprietary
3D Printing Tool
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20 ideaMaker alternatives
Prepare files for printing with ideaMaker, Raise3D’s powerful slicing software. The user friendly interface can prepare STL, OBJ and 3MF files within 2 clicks, while defined settings provide limitless customization for advanced users.
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Comments about ideaMaker as a Alternative to Cura
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It gives ability to control parameters of each layer.
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Repetier
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Free • Proprietary
3D Printing Tool
Prototyping Tool
Mac
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18 Repetier alternatives
Software for controlling RepRap style 3D-printer like Mendel, Darwin or Prusa mendel. Works with most firmware types. It is optimized to work with Repetier-Firmware Other working firmware is Sprinter, Teacup, Marlin and all compatible firmwares.
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IceSL
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Free • Proprietary
3D Printing Tool
Windows
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19 IceSL alternatives
IceSL aims at making our latest research in modeling and slicing available as quickly as possible, in powerful yet accessible software. It integrates several ground breaking ideas that our team developed over the years, such as cubic/tetrahedral infills, bridge support...
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Netfabb
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Freemium • Proprietary
Windows
26 Netfabb alternatives
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.
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Netfabb Features
Support Structures
ReplicatorG
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Free • Open Source
3D Printing Tool
Mac
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16 ReplicatorG alternatives
This is the software that will drive your MakerBot Replicator, Thing-O-Matic, CupCake CNC, RepRap machine, or generic CNC machine. You can give it a GCode or STL file to process, and it takes it from there.
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