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Head-to-head · 3D Printing Slicers

Creality Print vs Slic3r

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Creality Print #2 in 3D Printing Slicers 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Creality Print
Slic3r #6 in 3D Printing Slicers 8.7/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Slic3r

Creality Print leads on 0 checks, Slic3r on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCreality Print · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth

Creality Print scores higher on our rubric for 3d printing slicers: 9.1 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #6.

Creality Print is the better fit for creality users wanting slicing and remote control. Slic3r is the better fit for open-source users wanting established desktop slicing.

  • Creality Print fits best

    Creality users wanting slicing and remote control

  • Slic3r fits best

    Open-source users wanting established desktop slicing

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Side by side

Feature Creality Print 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Slic3r 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.7
Ranking #2 in 3D Printing Slicers #6 in 3D Printing Slicers
Best for Creality users wanting slicing and remote control Open-source users wanting established desktop slicing
Pricing model Free Free
Starting price Free plan Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS, Linux
Support Email, Tickets Community, Docs, Tickets
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Creality Print 0/4 · Slic3r 0/4
Variable layer height Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multicolor printing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom supports Not checked yet Not checked yet
Sequential printing Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Printer types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum extruders Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Imports STL, OBJ, STEP, STP, 3MF, and CXPRJ files.
  • Previews toolpaths and estimated print time before exporting or sending a job.
  • Combines multicolor painting with CFS filament-management workflows.
  • Generates G-code with visual toolpath previews and automatic supports.
  • Repairs non-manifold meshes and prepares multiple extruders or materials.
  • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with OctoPrint integration.
Cons
  • Printer control and monitoring apply only to compatible printers.
  • CFS filament management is tied to supported setups.
  • The product focuses on FDM slicing rather than other printing workflows.
  • Its published feature set is narrower than some competing slicers.
  • Printer control is via USB/serial or OctoPrint, not a broader integration set.
  • The official site lists version 1.3.0 from 2018 alongside development builds.
Our verdict

Creality Print is Creality’s desktop slicer for preparing FDM models, configuring print settings, and generating G-code. It suits solo users and small teams, particularly those working with compatible Creality printers who want slicing and…

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Slic3r is open-source desktop software that slices 3D models into layers and generates G-code for printing. It is aimed primarily at advanced users who want control over print preparation on Windows, macOS, or Linux. Its tools cover…

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  1. Creality Print3D Printing Slicers 9.1Free plan
  2. Slic3r3D Printing Slicers 8.7Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Creality Print — where it wins

    • Imports STL, OBJ, STEP, STP, 3MF, and CXPRJ files.
    • Previews toolpaths and estimated print time before exporting or sending a job.
    • Combines multicolor painting with CFS filament-management workflows.

    Where it doesn't

    • Printer control and monitoring apply only to compatible printers.
    • CFS filament management is tied to supported setups.
    • The product focuses on FDM slicing rather than other printing workflows.

  • Slic3r — where it wins

    • Generates G-code with visual toolpath previews and automatic supports.
    • Repairs non-manifold meshes and prepares multiple extruders or materials.
    • Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with OctoPrint integration.

    Where it doesn't

    • Its published feature set is narrower than some competing slicers.
    • Printer control is via USB/serial or OctoPrint, not a broader integration set.
    • The official site lists version 1.3.0 from 2018 alongside development builds.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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