Alternatives to Snapmaker Luban

Open-source 3-in-1 slicer and machine control software for Snapmaker 3D printing, laser and CNC machines. The listings below can replace it for an important use case. Each note says what changes if you switch.

Replacements

Listings that take over the same core job as Snapmaker Luban.

  • Snapmaker Orca

    Snapmaker's fork of the OrcaSlicer slicer, tuned for Snapmaker 3D printers.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    Snapmaker Orca is an AGPL-3.0 OrcaSlicer fork for Snapmaker 3D printers that also supports other printers, but it covers 3D printing only, without laser or CNC.

  • Kiri:Moto

    Generate 3D-printing and CNC toolpaths in a browser.

    FreeOpen sourceWeb

    Kiri:Moto is an MIT-licensed browser tool generating both 3D-printing and CNC toolpaths, running on the web rather than as a desktop app with machine control.

  • OrcaSlicer

    A slicer built around calibration, with temperature towers and flow tests you run from inside the program.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    OrcaSlicer is an AGPL-3.0 FDM slicer with built-in calibration tests and broad printer profiles, but it has no laser or CNC workflows.

  • UltiMaker Cura

    The most widely used free slicer for filament 3D printers, with profiles for hundreds of machines.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    UltiMaker Cura is an LGPL-3.0 filament slicer with profiles for hundreds of printers and plugins, but it handles only 3D printing, not laser or CNC.

  • MatterControl

    Open-source desktop app for designing, slicing and controlling 3D prints on Windows, Mac and Linux.

    FreeOpen sourceWindowsmacOSLinux

    MatterControl combines design, slicing and printer control in one open-source desktop app, but focuses on 3D printing rather than laser and CNC.

Similar software

Related functionality, not a direct replacement.