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Repetier-HostUltiMaker Cura

Best for: Driving an FDM printer directly from a desktop PC

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

Free

Free download.

 Free

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

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

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Several slicers bundled in one program
  • Layer-by-layer print preview
All 3 strengths
  • Several slicers bundled in one program
  • Layer-by-layer print preview
  • Prints over USB, network or SD card
  • Profiles for hundreds of printers, not just UltiMaker's own
  • Recommended presets hide the settings until you want them
All 4 strengths
  • 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
  • Mac version lags behind at 1.2.1
  • Linux build depends on Mono
All 3 limitations
  • Mac version lags behind at 1.2.1
  • Linux build depends on Mono
  • Infrequent releases
  • Heavier and slower to start than the newer slicers
  • Hundreds of settings once you leave the recommended mode
All 3 limitations
  • 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
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Not open source Open source
License not stated License: LGPL-3.0
No account needed No account needed
Offline features available Offline features available
Sources

Catalog checked September 23, 2026
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Catalog checked September 21, 2026

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