GrabCAD Print vs Anycubic Photon Workshop

GPGrabCAD Print8.6Visit Anycubic Photon Workshop8.3Visit

Higher score GP GrabCAD Print #7 in 3D Slicer Software 8.6/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit GrabCAD Print

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Anycubic Photon Workshop #8 in 3D Slicer Software 8.3/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Anycubic

• GrabCAD Print fits best

  Enterprise multi-printer production teams

• Anycubic Photon Workshop fits best

  Free Anycubic resin printing

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Side by side

Feature	GPGrabCAD Print 8.6/10 Visit ↗	Anycubic Photon Workshop 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.6	8.3
Ranking	#7 in 3D Slicer Software	#8 in 3D Slicer Software
Best for	Enterprise multi-printer production teams	Free Anycubic resin printing
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free
Starting price	$5,000/user/yr	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, iOS, Android	Windows, macOS
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features GrabCAD Print 2/3 · Anycubic Photon Workshop 0/3
Resin slicing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-material printing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Variable layer height	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Support generation	Both	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, web, iOS, Android, API	Not checked yet
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	Not checked yet
Output file formats	STL, 3MF	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Imports native CAD and common mesh formats Combines scheduling, validation, monitoring, and multi-printer control Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android, and API access	Free plan includes resin slicing, supports, repair, and editing tools Printer-specific export with machine, resin, and print-parameter settings Hollowing, drainage holes, previews, splitting, and remote monitoring
Cons	Pro costs $5,000 per user per year Primarily focused on Stratasys printer workflows Some features vary by printer family	Platform coverage is limited to Windows and macOS Remote printing and video monitoring apply to supported printers Focused on Anycubic resin workflows rather than broader integrations
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 →	Anycubic Photon Workshop is a free desktop slicer for resin 3D printing with Anycubic printers. It is aimed at makers who need a focused workflow from model preparation through printer-ready file export. The software imports STL and OBJ… 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

• Anycubic Photon Workshop — where it wins

  • Free plan includes resin slicing, supports, repair, and editing tools
  • Printer-specific export with machine, resin, and print-parameter settings
  • Hollowing, drainage holes, previews, splitting, and remote monitoring

  Where it doesn't

  • Platform coverage is limited to Windows and macOS
  • Remote printing and video monitoring apply to supported printers
  • Focused on Anycubic resin workflows rather than broader integrations

• GPGrabCAD Print8.6/10 · Free plan

  A broad Stratasys workflow suite with a free tier and a costly Pro upgrade.

  Visit GrabCAD PrintFull verdict →
• Anycubic Photon Workshop8.3/10 · Free plan

  A free desktop slicer with resin workflows, printer export, repair, and monitoring tools.

  Visit AnycubicFull verdict →