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ideaMakerBambu Studio

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

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

Free

Available without a software purchase.

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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.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Creates printer toolpaths from models
  • Provides configurable slicing profiles
  • 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
  • Printer profiles and advanced features depend on supported hardware.
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Offline features available
Sources

Catalog checked September 22, 2026
Sources

Catalog checked September 21, 2026

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