Anycubic Slicer Next review
A free desktop slicer with multi-color preparation and detailed FDM controls for Anycubic users.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Anycubic Slicer Next is desktop software for preparing FDM print jobs, optimized for Anycubic printers. It suits solo users and small operations that want print-quality, strength, speed, and support controls without a paid plan. The vendor describes it as open source and based on the OrcaSlicer engine. Its multi-color preparation and adjustment tools make it relevant to users who need more than basic slicing, while the FDM focus narrows its fit for anyone working with other printer types.
The feature set reaches beyond standard job preparation. Users can adjust variable layer heights, paint and edit supports manually, perform Boolean operations, and create custom printer, filament, and process presets. Sequential object-by-object printing is also supported. Farm mode is intended for printer and task management, which may suit a small setup with multiple jobs to coordinate. The product information does not describe monitoring functions, so users seeking detailed printer-status oversight should assess whether the documented management tools meet their needs.
Anycubic lists the software as free and provides desktop installers for Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux; the Linux download is specified for Ubuntu 24.04. There are no paid tiers to compare in the published product description. This makes Slicer Next a practical option for Anycubic FDM users who want multi-color preparation and configurable slicing tools without a subscription. It is less suitable for users who need support for non-FDM printers or a clearly documented monitoring workflow. Linux users should also check the Ubuntu version requirement before installing.
Anycubic Slicer Next pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Prepares multi-color FDM prints with variable layer heights and manual supports
- Farm mode manages printers and print tasks
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu Linux
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on FDM printing rather than other printer types
- Linux support is specified for Ubuntu 24.04
- Farm mode is documented, but monitoring details are not
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