Simplify3D Alternatives3D Printing Tools and other similar apps like Simplify3D

Simplify3D is described as 'Professional 3D printing software streamlines the process of 3D printing, leading to better results' and is a 3D Printing tool in the system & hardware category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Simplify3D for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best Simplify3D alternative is Orca Slicer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Simplify3D are Cura, PrusaSlicer, MatterControl and Bambu Studio.

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Simplify3D alternatives page was last updated Feb 17, 2025
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  1. Orca Slicer icon
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    G-code generator for 3D printers (Bambu, Prusa, Voron, VzBot, RatRig, Creality, etc.).

    14 Orca Slicer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Orca Slicer Features

    1.  3D Printing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode

    Orca Slicer VS Simplify3D

     
    • Orca Slicer is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Simplify3D.

    • Orca Slicer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Simplify3D.

    • Orca Slicer is Free and Open SourceSimplify3D is Paid 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 Simplify3D

     
    Comments about Cura as an Alternative to Simplify3D
    Guest
    Positive Jul 18, 2019
    2

    Free, many settings, many supported printers

    Guest
    Positive Jan 24, 2020
    0

    very good and sometimes is better than simplify

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    • Most users think Cura is a great Simplify3D alternative.

    • Cura is Free and Open SourceSimplify3D is Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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.

    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 Simplify3D

     
  4. 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.

    27 MatterControl alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    MatterControl VS Simplify3D

     
  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 Simplify3D

     
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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 Simplify3D

     
  7. Lychee Slicer icon
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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

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Lychee Slicer Features

    1.  SLA

    Lychee Slicer VS Simplify3D

     
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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 Simplify3D

     
  9. 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 Simplify3D

     
  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 Simplify3D

     
    Comments about Slic3r as an Alternative to Simplify3D
    Matesaktesak
    Positive Apr 29, 2017
    -1

    It does everything you need, handles intersecting shalls, has many settings

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    • Slic3r is Free and Open SourceSimplify3D is Paid and Proprietary
  11. 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 Simplify3D

     
  12. 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 Simplify3D

     
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