OrcaSlicer vs Lychee Slicer

OrcaSlicer9.0Visit Lychee Slicer7.7Visit

Higher score OrcaSlicer #2 in 3D Printing Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 6 features Visit OrcaSlicer

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Lychee Slicer #9 in 3D Printing Software 7.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Lychee Slicer

• OrcaSlicer fits best

  Advanced FDM users who want free calibration control

• Lychee Slicer fits best

  Users switching between resin and filament printing

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Side by side

Feature	OrcaSlicer 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Lychee Slicer 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	7.7
Ranking	#2 in 3D Printing Software	#9 in 3D Printing Software
Best for	Advanced FDM users who want free calibration control	Users switching between resin and filament printing
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux
Integrations	10 integrations	3 integrations
Features OrcaSlicer 5/6 · Lychee Slicer 5/6
Auto supports	✓	✓
Printer control	✓	✓
Print monitoring	✓	✓
Cloud slicing	—	Not checked yet
Multi-material tools	✓	✓
Model repair	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Extensive built-in calibration tests for key print settings Configurable supports, mesh repair, and multi-material preparation Network printing and monitoring through compatible hosts	Supports resin and filament slicing in one desktop application Combines automatic, manual, grid, and projection support tools Offers repair, profiles, network printing, monitoring, and backups
Cons	Focused on FDM rather than other 3D printing processes Cloud slicing is not part of its workflow Mesh repair depends on the platform	Lite has limited multi-plate access Lite includes ads on export Network printing and monitoring require compatible printers and firmware
Our verdict	OrcaSlicer is a free, open-source desktop slicer for FDM 3D printing from SoftFever. It converts 3D models into printer instructions and supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Its audience includes makers and professionals who want detailed… Read the review →	Lychee Slicer is desktop software for preparing resin and filament 3D-printing projects. It imports and positions models, generates slices, configures printer and material profiles, creates supports, repairs meshes, and exports… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OrcaSlicer — where it wins

  • Extensive built-in calibration tests for key print settings
  • Configurable supports, mesh repair, and multi-material preparation
  • Network printing and monitoring through compatible hosts

  Where it doesn't

  • Focused on FDM rather than other 3D printing processes
  • Cloud slicing is not part of its workflow
  • Mesh repair depends on the platform

• Lychee Slicer — where it wins

  • Supports resin and filament slicing in one desktop application
  • Combines automatic, manual, grid, and projection support tools
  • Offers repair, profiles, network printing, monitoring, and backups

  Where it doesn't

  • Lite has limited multi-plate access
  • Lite includes ads on export
  • Network printing and monitoring require compatible printers and firmware

• OrcaSlicer9.0/10 · Free plan

  A calibration-focused FDM slicer with broad printer-host integrations.

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• Lychee Slicer7.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A cross-platform slicer with strong support tools for resin and filament workflows.

  Visit Lychee SlicerFull verdict →