OrcaSlicer vs Anycubic Photon Workshop

OrcaSlicer8.8Visit Anycubic Photon Workshop8.3Visit

Higher score OrcaSlicer #6 in 3D Slicer Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit OrcaSlicer

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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

• OrcaSlicer fits best

  Advanced FDM users needing calibration depth

• Anycubic Photon Workshop fits best

  Free Anycubic resin printing

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Side by side

Feature	OrcaSlicer 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Anycubic Photon Workshop 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	8.3
Ranking	#6 in 3D Slicer Software	#8 in 3D Slicer Software
Best for	Advanced FDM users needing calibration depth	Free Anycubic resin printing
Pricing model	Free	Free
Starting price	Free plan	Free plan
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business
Features OrcaSlicer 2/3 · Anycubic Photon Workshop 0/3
Resin slicing	—	Not checked yet
Multi-material printing	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Variable layer height	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Support generation	Both	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Not checked yet
Input file formats	STL, 3MF, STEP, DRC, OBJ, AMF, SVG, ZIP	Not checked yet
Output file formats	G-code, Gcode.3MF, OBJ, STL, DRC, generic 3MF	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free, open-source software for Windows, macOS, and Linux Deep calibration tools for temperature, flow, retraction, and input shaping Supports multimaterial preparation, variable layers, and printer connectivity	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	Does not provide resin slicing Its feature set is focused on FFF/FDM workflows No paid plans or premium support tiers are offered	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	OrcaSlicer is a free, open-source desktop slicer for FFF/FDM 3D printers. It prepares models for printing, generates G-code, and supports makers, hobbyists, professionals, and community-driven workflows. The software runs on Windows,… 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

• OrcaSlicer — where it wins

  • Free, open-source software for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Deep calibration tools for temperature, flow, retraction, and input shaping
  • Supports multimaterial preparation, variable layers, and printer connectivity

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not provide resin slicing
  • Its feature set is focused on FFF/FDM workflows
  • No paid plans or premium support tiers are offered

• 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

• OrcaSlicer8.8/10 · Free plan

  A free, advanced FDM slicer with deep calibration and printer connectivity.

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

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

  Visit AnycubicFull verdict →