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Bambu StudioideaMaker

Best for: Slicing for a Bambu Lab printer, especially multi-colour prints

Best for: Prepare 3D models for printing with Raise3D's slicer

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL. Some cloud features expect a Bambu Lab account, but local printing…

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Free and open source under the AGPL. Some cloud features expect a Bambu Lab account, but local printing does not.

 Free

Available without a software purchase.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Multi-material painting with transition filament flushed into infill rather than a purge tower
  • Remote control and monitoring of a networked printer from the slicer
All 4 strengths
  • Multi-material painting with transition filament flushed into infill rather than a purge tower
  • Remote control and monitoring of a networked printer from the slicer
  • Reads STEP files and emits arc moves (G2/G3), plus assembly and explosion views
  • Multiple build plate management, auto-arrange and auto-orient
  • Creates printer toolpaths from models
  • Provides configurable slicing profiles
  • Built around Bambu Lab hardware; other printers need profiles set up by hand
  • Cloud features push you towards a Bambu account
All 4 limitations
  • Built around Bambu Lab hardware; other printers need profiles set up by hand
  • Cloud features push you towards a Bambu account
  • Linux support is AppImages for Ubuntu and Fedora plus a Flatpak, not native packages
  • Heavier and busier than PrusaSlicer, which it forked from
  • Printer profiles and advanced features depend on supported hardware.
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Not open source
License: AGPL-3.0 License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
Sources

Catalog checked September 21, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

“Not stated” means we have not confirmed it. Features can vary by device and plan.