Slic3r comparisons
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7 head-to-heads in 3D Printing Software, each with the specs and prices we checked.
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- Slic3r vs OrcaSlicer
- Slic3r vs Bambu Studio
- Slic3r vs PrusaSlicer
- Slic3r vs UltiMaker Cura
- Slic3r vs Formlabs PreForm
- Slic3r vs Autodesk Netfabb
- Slic3r vs IceSL
Slic3r vs each of them
| # | Tool | Free plan | Paid from | Auto supports | Printer control | Print monitoring | Cloud slicing | Multi-material tools | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Slic3r | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | — | — | Yes | — |
| 1 | OrcaSlicer | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | — |
| 2 | Bambu Studio | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 3 | PrusaSlicer | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | — |
| 5 | UltiMaker Cura | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | 7.3 |
| 6 | Formlabs PreForm | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | No | No | — | — |
| 7 | Autodesk Netfabb | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — | No | Yes | 7.5 |
| 8 | IceSL | Yes | None | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | — |
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Compared by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026