Slic3r AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Printing Tools

The best 3D Printing alternative to Slic3r is Orca Slicer, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Slic3r and many of them are 3D Printing Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting 3D Printing Tool alternatives to Slic3r are Cura, PrusaSlicer, MatterControl and Bambu Studio.

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STL-to-GCODE translator for RepRap printers

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  • ability to read STL, AMF, OBJ...
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Slic3r 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 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
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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 Slic3r

     
  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.

    18 PrusaSlicer alternatives

    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 Slic3r

     
  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 Slic3r

     
  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 Slic3r

     
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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.

    120 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 Slic3r

     
  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 Slic3r

     
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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 Slic3r

     
  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.

    23 IceSL alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    IceSL VS Slic3r

     
  10. 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.

    18 mslicer alternatives

    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 Slic3r

     
  11. Simplify3D icon
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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

    25 Simplify3D alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Simplify3D VS Slic3r

     
    • Simplify3D is the most popular commercial alternative to Slic3r.

    • Simplify3D is Paid and ProprietarySlic3r is Free and Open Source
  12. SuperSlicer icon
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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.

    15 SuperSlicer alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    SuperSlicer VS Slic3r

     
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