UltiMaker Cura vs GrabCAD Print

UltiMaker Cura9.2Visit GPGrabCAD Print7.1Visit

Higher score UltiMaker Cura #1 in 3D Slicer Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit UltiMaker

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GP GrabCAD Print #6 in 3D Slicer Software 7.1/10 Free plan · paid from $5,000/user/yr Free plan✓ 2 of 3 features Visit GrabCAD Print

• UltiMaker Cura fits best

  FDM users who want extensive print controls

• GrabCAD Print fits best

  Enterprise multi-printer production teams

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Side by side

Feature	UltiMaker Cura 9.2/10 Visit ↗	GPGrabCAD Print 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	7.1
Ranking	#1 in 3D Slicer Software	#6 in 3D Slicer Software
Best for	FDM users who want extensive print controls	Enterprise multi-printer production teams
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, iOS, Android
Integrations	3 integrations	6 integrations
Features UltiMaker Cura 1/3 · GrabCAD Print 2/3
Resin slicing	Not published	✓ (best)
Multi-material printing	✓	✓
Variable layer height	Not published	Not published
Specs
Support generation	Not published	Both
Supported platforms	Not published	Windows, web, iOS, Android, API
Input file formats	Not published	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
Output file formats	Not published	STL, 3MF
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	Imports native CAD and common mesh formats Combines scheduling, validation, monitoring, and multi-printer control Supports web, Windows, iOS, Android, and API access
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	Pro costs $5,000 per user per year Primarily focused on Stratasys printer workflows Some features vary by printer family
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… Read the review →	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 →

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

• 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

• UltiMaker Cura9.2/10 · Free plan

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

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• GPGrabCAD Print7.1/10 · Free plan · paid from $5,000/user/yr

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

  Visit GrabCAD PrintFull verdict →