Head-to-head · 3D Printing Slicers
Formlabs PreForm vs EasyPrint
Formlabs PreForm leads on 0 checks, EasyPrint on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFormlabs PreForm · 8.9/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresEasyPrint · 2 of 4
Formlabs PreForm scores higher on our rubric for 3d printing slicers: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
Formlabs PreForm is the better fit for formlabs users and professional print workflows. EasyPrint is the better fit for prusa users who want browser or mobile slicing.
- Formlabs PreForm fits best
Formlabs users and professional print workflows
- EasyPrint fits best
Prusa users who want browser or mobile slicing
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Side by side
| Feature | Formlabs PreForm 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | EasyPrint 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in 3D Printing Slicers | #5 in 3D Printing Slicers |
| Best for | Formlabs users and professional print workflows | Prusa users who want browser or mobile slicing |
| Pricing model | Free | Free |
| Starting price | Free plan | Free plan |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Desktop | Cloud, Browser extension, Mobile |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Docs | Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business |
| Features Formlabs PreForm 0/4 · EasyPrint 2/4 | ||
| Variable layer height | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Multicolor printing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Custom supports | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Sequential printing | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Printer types | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported platforms | Not checked yet | Web browser; Prusa App on phone and tablet |
| Maximum extruders | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | PreForm is Formlabs’ desktop software for preparing models for its SLA and SLS 3D printers. It suits users who want model preparation, printer-specific settings, and job submission in one workflow, from small teams to enterprise… Read the review → |
EasyPrint is a cloud-based slicer for people who want to prepare 3D models without configuring a full desktop slicer. It runs through Printables in a browser or the Prusa App on a phone or tablet, and requires a Prusa Account. Users can… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Formlabs PreForm — where it wins
- Automates support generation, model orientation, and layout.
- Checks printability, estimates prints in real time, and attempts mesh repair.
- Queues jobs for compatible printers and supports automatic SLS packing.
Where it doesn't
- Its printer focus makes it less suitable for workflows built around other printers.
- Desktop-only, with downloads for Windows and macOS.
- Print monitoring is handled through Formlabs Dashboard, not PreForm.
EasyPrint — where it wins
- Cloud slicing handles model preparation on Prusa servers
- Supports multicolor and sequential printing workflows
- Send files through Prusa Connect or download G-code
Where it doesn't
- Requires a Prusa Account
- Focused on the Prusa ecosystem and its integrations
- Documentation is the listed support channel
- Formlabs PreForm8.9/10 · Free plan
A focused slicer for Formlabs workflows, with automated preparation and printer-ready controls.
Visit FormlabsFull verdict → - EasyPrint8.8/10 · Free plan
A free, cloud-based slicer for preparing models within the Prusa ecosystem.
Visit EasyPrintFull verdict →
Formlabs PreForm vs EasyPrint: questions
Which is better for 3D printing slicers, Formlabs PreForm or EasyPrint?
Formlabs PreForm scores higher on our rubric for 3d printing slicers: 8.9 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.
How do Formlabs PreForm and EasyPrint compare?
All 3 checks we put side by side come out level: neither leads on any.
Do Formlabs PreForm and EasyPrint have a free plan?
Formlabs PreForm: Yes. EasyPrint: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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