Slic3r Alternatives3D Printing Tools and other similar apps like Slic3r

Slic3r is described as 'STL-to-GCODE translator for RepRap printers' and is a 3D Printing tool in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Slic3r for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Web-based and Flathub apps. The best Slic3r alternative is Orca Slicer, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Slic3r are Cura, PrusaSlicer, MatterControl and Microsoft 3D Builder.

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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...
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Slic3r alternatives page was last updated Feb 17, 2025
  1. Orca Slicer icon
     11 likes

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

    14 Orca Slicer alternatives
    Orca Slicer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Orca Slicer Features

    1.  3D Printing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    Orca Slicer iconSlic3r Icon

    Orca Slicer VS Slic3r

    Is Orca Slicer a good alternative to Slic3r?
     
    • Orca Slicer is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Slic3r.

    • Orca Slicer is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Slic3r.

    • Orca Slicer is Free and Open SourceSlic3r is also Free and Open Source
  2. Cura icon
     34 likes

    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
    Cura screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Cura Features

    1.  Ad-free
    Cura iconSlic3r Icon

    Cura VS Slic3r

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  3. PrusaSlicer icon
     19 likes

    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
    PrusaSlicer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    PrusaSlicer Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Portable
    PrusaSlicer iconSlic3r Icon

    PrusaSlicer VS Slic3r

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  4. MatterControl icon
     23 likes

    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
    MatterControl screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    MatterControl iconSlic3r Icon

    MatterControl VS Slic3r

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  5. Microsoft 3D Builder icon
     6 likes

    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.

    122 Microsoft 3D Builder alternatives
    Microsoft 3D Builder screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Microsoft 3D Builder Features

    1.  3D design
    Microsoft 3D Builder iconSlic3r Icon

    Microsoft 3D Builder VS Slic3r

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  6. Bambu Studio icon
     2 likes

    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
    Bambu Studio screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Bambu Studio Features

    1.  Ad-free
    Bambu Studio iconSlic3r Icon

    Bambu Studio VS Slic3r

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  7. Lychee Slicer icon
     5 likes

    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
    Lychee Slicer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Lychee Slicer Features

    1.  SLA
    Lychee Slicer iconSlic3r Icon

    Lychee Slicer VS Slic3r

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  8. IceSL icon
     5 likes

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

    23 IceSL alternatives
    IceSL screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    IceSL iconSlic3r Icon

    IceSL VS Slic3r

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  9. mslicer icon
     1 like

    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.

    18 mslicer alternatives
    mslicer screenshot 1

    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 iconSlic3r Icon

    mslicer VS Slic3r

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  10. Simplify3D icon
     9 likes

    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

    25 Simplify3D alternatives
    Simplify3D screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Simplify3D iconSlic3r Icon

    Simplify3D VS Slic3r

    Is Simplify3D a good alternative to Slic3r?
     
    • Simplify3D is the most popular commercial alternative to Slic3r.

    • Simplify3D is Paid and ProprietarySlic3r is Free and Open Source
  11. SuperSlicer icon
     5 likes

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

    15 SuperSlicer alternatives
    SuperSlicer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    SuperSlicer iconSlic3r Icon

    SuperSlicer VS Slic3r

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  12. Creality Print icon
     1 like

    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
    Creality Print screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Creality Print Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    Creality Print iconSlic3r Icon

    Creality Print VS Slic3r

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