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SelfCAD vs MatterControl: catalog facts
SelfCADMatterControl
Freemium

Free tier available, with paid plans for additional features.

Free

Free and open-source software from MatterHackers.

Web Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Combines modeling and slicing in one browser tool, avoiding an extra app for print prep
  • Freemium access makes it easy to try before committing to a paid plan
  • Design, slicing and printer control in one app
  • Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Built-in slicer is unlikely to match the tuning depth of dedicated slicers like Cura or PrusaSlicer
  • Browser-based tool means performance depends on the device and browser used
  • Development pace is slower than the most popular slicers
  • Built-in design tools are simpler than dedicated CAD programs
Web application Downloadable app
Closed source 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

Checked September 22, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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