Slic3r vs Autodesk Netfabb

SSlic3r9.0Visit Autodesk Netfabb8.6Visit

Higher score S Slic3r #3 in 3D Printing Software 9.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Slic3r

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Autodesk Netfabb #5 in 3D Printing Software 8.6/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 6 features Try Autodesk Netfabb

• Slic3r fits best

  Established free FDM slicing

• Autodesk Netfabb fits best

  Industrial additive manufacturing preparation

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Side by side

Feature	SSlic3r 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Autodesk Netfabb 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.6
Ranking	#3 in 3D Printing Software	#5 in 3D Printing Software
Best for	Established free FDM slicing	Industrial additive manufacturing preparation
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Desktop	Desktop
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows
Support	Community, Docs, Tickets	Docs · 24/7
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Slic3r 4/6 · Autodesk Netfabb 4/6
Auto supports	✓	✓
Printer control	✓	✓
Print monitoring	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Cloud slicing	Not checked yet	—
Multi-material tools	✓	✓
Model repair	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Free, open-source slicing for Windows, macOS, and Linux Support generation, mesh repair, and multi-material preparation Printer control, OctoPrint integration, and batch processing	Mesh repair, orientation, packing, supports, and slicing in one workflow Advanced tiers add lattices, toolpaths, scripting, and automation Machine-specific workspaces support multiple additive processes and equipment
Cons	Primarily aimed at advanced users SLA/DLP workflows are experimental The official site lists version 1.3.0 from 2018	Runs only on Microsoft Windows Advanced capabilities require higher commercial tiers Simulation capabilities are limited and edition-dependent
Our verdict	Slic3r is open-source 3D printing software for preparing digital models for FFF/FDM printing. It slices models into layers, generates G-code and toolpaths, and provides visual previews for inspecting print paths. The desktop application… Read the review →	Autodesk Netfabb is desktop software for preparing additive manufacturing jobs, aimed at additive engineers, industrial designers, and mechanical engineers. Its workflow covers importing, analyzing, repairing, orienting, arranging,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Slic3r — where it wins

  • Free, open-source slicing for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Support generation, mesh repair, and multi-material preparation
  • Printer control, OctoPrint integration, and batch processing

  Where it doesn't

  • Primarily aimed at advanced users
  • SLA/DLP workflows are experimental
  • The official site lists version 1.3.0 from 2018

• Autodesk Netfabb — where it wins

  • Mesh repair, orientation, packing, supports, and slicing in one workflow
  • Advanced tiers add lattices, toolpaths, scripting, and automation
  • Machine-specific workspaces support multiple additive processes and equipment

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on Microsoft Windows
  • Advanced capabilities require higher commercial tiers
  • Simulation capabilities are limited and edition-dependent

• SSlic3r9.0/10 · Free plan

  A mature free slicer with multi-material tools, printer control, and OctoPrint integration.

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• Autodesk Netfabb8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A deep Windows workflow for engineers preparing complex additive manufacturing jobs.

  Try Autodesk NetfabbFull verdict →