Best for: Tuning a printer and a new filament properly instead of guessing
Best for: Fast, compact slicer that converts STL models into G-code for filament printers
Free
Free and open source under the AGPL 3.0.
Free + paid options
The single-extruder version is free. Pro and Premium licences unlock multi-extruder and advanced slicing.
Windows, macOS, Linux
Windows, macOS, Linux
Built-in calibration tests for temperature, flow, retraction and pressure advance
Scarf seams and wall spacing control for visibly better surfaces
All 4 strengths for OrcaSlicer
Built-in calibration tests for temperature, flow, retraction and pressure advance
Scarf seams and wall spacing control for visibly better surfaces
Profiles for Bambu, Prusa, Voron, RatRig and Creality machines
Windows, macOS, Linux AppImage and Flatpak builds including ARM64
Slicing is quick and the interface stays simple, which makes it a light alternative when a full slicer…
Full strengths for KISSlicer
Slicing is quick and the interface stays simple, which makes it a light alternative when a full slicer suite feels like too much for a straightforward print.
More settings exposed than a first-time printer owner needs
Copycat sites such as orca-slicer.com push unsafe downloads, so use orcaslicer.com
All 3 limitations for OrcaSlicer
More settings exposed than a first-time printer owner needs
Copycat sites such as orca-slicer.com push unsafe downloads, so use orcaslicer.com
Releases move fast and occasionally regress a printer profile
The free version is single-extruder only and closed source; multi-extruder printing and the advanced features need the…
Full limitations for KISSlicer
The free version is single-extruder only and closed source; multi-extruder printing and the advanced features need the paid Pro or Premium licences.
OrcaSlicer
KISSlicer