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Simplify3D vs ideaMaker
ideaMaker is free but closed source, from Raise3D, and its printer profiles and advanced features depend on supported hardware.
Simplify3D vs KISSlicer
KISSlicer offers a free closed-source version that is quick and simple but single-extruder only, with multi-extruder printing in paid Pro or Premium licences.
Simplify3D vs UltiMaker Cura
UltiMaker Cura is free and open source under LGPL-3.0, with profiles for hundreds of printers and a plugin marketplace, removing the need for a paid license.
Simplify3D vs FlashPrint
FlashForge's own slicer that prepares 3D models for printing on FlashForge 3D printers.
Simplify3D vs Repetier-Host
Desktop host software that places, slices, previews and prints models on FDM 3D printers.
Simplify3D vs IceSL
IceSL is free but closed source, adds a scriptable modeller for procedural geometry, and has thinner documentation and printer profiles.
Simplify3D vs QIDI Studio
QIDI's official open-source slicer that prepares 3D models for printing on QIDI printers.
Simplify3D vs PrusaSlicer
PrusaSlicer is free and open source under AGPL-3.0, needs no account, and handles both filament and resin printers with painted supports and seams.
Simplify3D vs Creality Print
Creality's official slicer for preparing models and sending prints to its FDM 3D printers.
Simplify3D vs Bambu Studio
Bambu Studio is free and open source with multi-material painting and remote monitoring, but it is built around Bambu Lab hardware and other printers need manual profiles.
Simplify3D vs Dremel DigiLab 3D Slicer
A Cura-based 3D printing slicer for Dremel DigiLab printers that works without an internet connection.
Simplify3D vs Orca-Flashforge
Flashforge's slicer based on OrcaSlicer, tuned for its Adventurer and AD5X 3D printers.
Simplify3D vs GrabCAD Print
Stratasys print-preparation software that slices CAD files and sends them to Stratasys 3D printers.
Simplify3D vs SuperSlicer
SuperSlicer is a free AGPL-3.0 PrusaSlicer fork with fine-grained surface settings and generated calibration prints, maintained by one person, with its last stable release in 2024.
Simplify3D vs OrcaSlicer
OrcaSlicer is free and open source under AGPL-3.0, with built-in calibration tests for temperature, flow, retraction and pressure advance and many printer profiles.
Simplify3D vs ElegooSlicer
ELEGOO's open-source FDM slicer, based on OrcaSlicer, for Centauri, Neptune and other FDM printers.