Head-to-head · 3D Slicer Software
GrabCAD Print vs 3D Sprint
GrabCAD Print leads on 0 checks, 3D Sprint 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 scoreGrabCAD Print · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly 3D Sprint
GrabCAD Print scores higher on our rubric for 3d slicer software: 8.6 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #13.
On support generation, GrabCAD Print gives you Both where 3D Sprint offers Automatic.
GrabCAD Print is the better fit for enterprise multi-printer production teams. 3D Sprint is the better fit for professional Windows users needing production tools.
- GrabCAD Print fits best
Enterprise multi-printer production teams
- 3D Sprint fits best
Professional Windows users needing production tools
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Side by side
| Feature | GrabCAD Print 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | 3D Sprint 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #7 in 3D Slicer Software | #13 in 3D Slicer Software |
| Best for | Enterprise multi-printer production teams | Professional Windows users needing production tools |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $5,000/user/yr | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Desktop |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android | Windows |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs | Email, Phone |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features GrabCAD Print 2/3 · 3D Sprint 2/3 | ||
| Resin slicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-material printing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Variable layer height | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Support generation | Both | Automatic |
| Supported platforms | Windows, web, iOS, Android, API | Windows |
| Input file formats | IAM, IPT, FBX, CATPART, CATPRODUCT, SLDASM, SLDPRT, ASM, PRT, STL, IGES, IGS, STP, STEP, JT, PAR, WRL, OBJ, X_T, X_B, 3MF, GLTF, GLB, CMB, CMB.GZ | STL, CTL, OBJ, PLY, ZPR, ZBD, AMF, WRL, 3DS, FBX, MJPDDD, 3DPRINT, BFF, IGES, IGS, STEP, STP, SLI |
| Output file formats | STL, 3MF | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | GrabCAD Print is software for preparing, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting 3D-print jobs on Stratasys systems. It is aimed at production teams managing multiple printers and workflows across FDM, PolyJet, P3, SLA, and SAF technologies.… Read the review → |
3D Sprint is 3D Systems software for preparing CAD and polygon data, optimizing parts, and managing additive-manufacturing workflows on supported 3D Systems plastic printers. It is aimed at manufacturers and organizations using color-jet… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
GrabCAD Print — where it wins
- Imports native CAD and common mesh formats
- Combines scheduling, validation, monitoring, and multi-printer control
- Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android, and API access
Where it doesn't
- Pro costs $5,000 per user per year
- Primarily focused on Stratasys printer workflows
- Some features vary by printer family
3D Sprint — where it wins
- Native CAD and polygon-data import with broad format support
- Automatic supports, repair, nesting and printability checks
- Printer management, job queues, monitoring and material estimates
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only platform support
- Pro pricing requires contacting sales
- Basic license is tied to qualifying 3D Systems printer purchases
- GrabCAD Print8.6/10 · Free plan
A broad Stratasys workflow suite with a free tier and a costly Pro upgrade.
Visit GrabCAD PrintFull verdict → - 3D Sprint7.5/10 · Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial
A broad production slicer for 3D Systems plastic-printing workflows on Windows.
Visit 3D SprintFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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