Open Source Simplify3D Alternatives

The best open source alternative to Simplify3D is Cura. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Simplify3D and eight of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Simplify3D are PrusaSlicer, MatterControl, Printrun and Slic3r.

Simplify3D 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 Simplify3D.

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Cura
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18 alternatives to Cura
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.

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Cura vs Simplify3D opinions
Most users think Cura is a great alternative to Simplify3D.
Guest
very good and sometimes is better than simplify
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Guest
Free, many settings, many supported printers
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PrusaSlicer
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10 alternatives to PrusaSlicer
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.

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MatterControl
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20 alternatives to MatterControl
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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MatterControl vs Simplify3D opinions
Most users think MatterControl is a great alternative to Simplify3D.
Printrun
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11 alternatives to Printrun
Printrun is a full suite of host interfaces for 3D printers and CNC, consisting of:
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G-code terminal
Slic3r
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17 alternatives to Slic3r
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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It does everything you need, handles intersecting shalls, has many settings
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SuperSlicer
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8 alternatives to SuperSlicer
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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ReplicatorG
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16 alternatives to ReplicatorG
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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SuperSkein
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15 alternatives to SuperSkein
SuperSkein is a first-order model slicer that runs in Processing. It's pretty basic still, but since it's object oriented and in Processing (which could be quickly ported to C) it should be easy for the community to hack and improve.

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