CHITUBOX alternatives: 2 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank All 3D printing slicers

Top picks

Best overall
PrusaSlicer
Open source
Best free option
Lychee Slicer
Starting price: €9.99 a month for Plus; €8.33/month billed yearly (€99.90)
Best open source
PrusaSlicer
Open source

Common reasons people leave CHITUBOX: resin printers only; no FDM support, and advanced tools need a paid subscription. We ranked 2 alternatives by how directly each one replaces CHITUBOX, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. PrusaSlicer currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Verified price	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	PrusaSlicer	Open source	—	Yes	Windows, macOS, Linux	5 of 5	76.8
2	Lychee Slicer	Free plan + paid	€9.99 a month for Plus; €8.33/month billed yearly (€99.90)	No	Windows, macOS, Linux	7 of 7	68.8

1. PrusaSlicerTop pick
Best for: Prusa owners and anyone who wants a mature, free slicer that works fully offline
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux
76.8
score / 100
Why switch from CHITUBOX
Free and open source, and handles SLA printing alongside FDM in one app.
Pros
Simple, Advanced and Expert modes in one app
Fully local slicing with no account
Strong organic supports and multi-material tools
Free and open source
Cons
Interface is plainer than newer slicers
Fewer built-in calibration tests than OrcaSlicer
Remote printing features favour Prusa printers
Visit PrusaSlicer Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is PrusaSlicer a good CHITUBOX alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
License
AGPL-3.0
Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Price
Free, no account
Checked Nov 8, 2026prusa3d.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Checked Nov 8, 2026prusa3d.com(opens source in a new tab)
Local slicing
Yes
Checked Nov 8, 2026prusa3d.com(opens source in a new tab)
Based on
Slic3r
Checked Nov 8, 2026prusa3d.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Lychee Slicer
Best for: Resin printing hobbyists, especially miniature makers, who want strong automatic supports
Free plan + paidWindows, macOS, Linux
68.8
score / 100
Why switch from CHITUBOX
Its main resin rival, with strong auto-supports and a polished interface; also freemium.
Pros
Handles both resin and filament printers in one app
Automatic orientation and support generation for resin prints
Compatible with 750+ printers
Free Lite edition for getting started
Cons
Many advanced resin tools are locked behind the Plus subscription
Closed source and requires an account to use
Filament support is newer and less mature than dedicated FDM slicers
Visit Lychee Slicer Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Lychee Slicer a good CHITUBOX alternative?
Verified facts
7 of 7 verified
Free plan
Yes, Lychee Slicer Lite (ads on export)
Checked Nov 8, 2026mango3d.io(opens source in a new tab)
Compatible printers
750+
Checked Nov 8, 2026mango3d.io(opens source in a new tab)
Printing types
Resin and FDM
Checked Nov 8, 2026mango3d.io(opens source in a new tab)
Editions
Lite, Plus, Library
Checked Nov 8, 2026mango3d.io(opens source in a new tab)
Starting price
€9.99 a month for Plus; €8.33/month billed yearly (€99.90)
Checked Nov 8, 2026mango3d.io(opens source in a new tab)
Plus & Library plan
€19.99 a month; €16.66/month billed yearly (€199.90)
Checked Nov 8, 2026mango3d.io(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
30 days of Lychee Plus
Checked Nov 8, 2026mango3d.io(opens source in a new tab)