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UltiMaker Cura vs Kiri:Moto: catalog facts
UltiMaker CuraKiri:Moto

Best for: Slicing for a filament printer when you want profiles that already exist

Best for: Generate 3D-printing and CNC toolpaths in a browser

Free

Free and open source under the LGPL 3.0. An UltiMaker account is optional and only needed for cloud…

Full pricing details for UltiMaker Cura

Free and open source under the LGPL 3.0. An UltiMaker account is optional and only needed for cloud features.

Free

Free and open source. Hosting, hardware and any external services are separate.

Windows, macOS, Linux Web
  • Profiles for hundreds of printers, not just UltiMaker's own
  • Recommended presets hide the settings until you want them
All 4 strengths for UltiMaker Cura
  • Profiles for hundreds of printers, not just UltiMaker's own
  • Recommended presets hide the settings until you want them
  • Layer preview shows the toolpath before you start the print
  • Plugin marketplace for model sources and post-processing scripts
  • Supports multiple fabrication workflows
  • Provides browser-based model preparation
  • Heavier and slower to start than the newer slicers
  • Hundreds of settings once you leave the recommended mode
All 3 limitations for UltiMaker Cura
  • Heavier and slower to start than the newer slicers
  • Hundreds of settings once you leave the recommended mode
  • Calibration tooling is thin compared with OrcaSlicer
  • Machine configuration and generated toolpaths must be checked before use.
Downloadable app Web application
Open source Open source
License: LGPL-3.0 License: MIT
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Offline features available Not stated if it works offline
Sources for UltiMaker Cura

Catalog checked September 21, 2026

Sources for Kiri:Moto

Catalog checked September 22, 2026

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