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Head-to-head · 3D Slicer Software

UltiMaker Cura vs 3D Sprint

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score UltiMaker Cura #2 in 3D Slicer Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit UltiMaker
3D Sprint #13 in 3D Slicer Software 7.5/10 Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 3 features Visit 3D Sprint

UltiMaker Cura 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 scoreUltiMaker Cura · 9.2/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly 3D Sprint
  • Most features3D Sprint · 2 of 3

UltiMaker Cura scores higher on our rubric for 3d slicer software: 9.2 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #13.

UltiMaker Cura is the better fit for FDM users who want extensive print controls. 3D Sprint is the better fit for professional Windows users needing production tools.

  • UltiMaker Cura fits best

    FDM users who want extensive print controls

  • 3D Sprint fits best

    Professional Windows users needing production tools

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Side by side

Feature UltiMaker Cura 9.2/10 Visit ↗ 3D Sprint 7.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 7.5
Ranking #2 in 3D Slicer Software #13 in 3D Slicer Software
Best for FDM users who want extensive print controls Professional Windows users needing production tools
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 30 days
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux Windows
Features UltiMaker Cura 1/3 · 3D Sprint 2/3
Resin slicing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Multi-material printing ✓ ✓
Variable layer height Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Support generation Not checked yet Automatic
Supported platforms Not checked yet Windows
Input file formats Not checked yet STL, CTL, OBJ, PLY, ZPR, ZBD, AMF, WRL, 3DS, FBX, MJPDDD, 3DPRINT, BFF, IGES, IGS, STEP, STP, SLI
Output file formats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 400+ configurable settings for detailed print control
  • Automatic supports, adaptive layers, and multi-material workflows
  • Free, open-source, and available on Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • 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
Cons
  • Cloud slicing is provided through a separate Cura Cloud interface
  • Network sending and monitoring support compatible UltiMaker printers
  • The breadth of settings can make setup more involved for beginners
  • Windows-only platform support
  • Pro pricing requires contacting sales
  • Basic license is tied to qualifying 3D Systems printer purchases
Our verdict

UltiMaker Cura is free, open-source desktop software for preparing 3D prints. It converts 3D models into printer-ready G-code and is designed for makers, educators, designers, engineers, and manufacturing users. The software runs on…

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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…

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  1. UltiMaker Cura3D Slicer Software 9.2Free plan
  2. 3D Sprint3D Slicer Software 7.5Free plan · pricing on request · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • UltiMaker Cura — where it wins

    • 400+ configurable settings for detailed print control
    • Automatic supports, adaptive layers, and multi-material workflows
    • Free, open-source, and available on Windows, macOS, and Linux

    Where it doesn't

    • Cloud slicing is provided through a separate Cura Cloud interface
    • Network sending and monitoring support compatible UltiMaker printers
    • The breadth of settings can make setup more involved for beginners

  • 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
  • UltiMaker Cura9.2/10 · Free plan

    A capable free slicer for FDM users who want detailed control over print preparation.

    Visit UltiMakerFull 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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