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PreForm vs GrabCAD Print: catalog facts
PreForm	GrabCAD Print

Best for: Owners of Formlabs resin and SLS printers	Best for: Workshops and companies running Stratasys 3D printers
Free Free download from Formlabs.	Free + paid options Free with Stratasys printers; GrabCAD Print Pro is a paid upgrade.
Windows, macOS	Windows, Android
Automatic print setup Direct upload to Formlabs printers Native Apple silicon build	Works directly with CAD files Included free with Stratasys printers Android app for keeping an eye on jobs
Only for Formlabs printers No Linux version Closed source	Only for Stratasys printers Advanced production features require the paid Pro tier
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for PreForm formlabs.com/software/preform Catalog checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for GrabCAD Print grabcad.com/print Catalog checked September 24, 2026

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