Bambu Studio
Bambu Lab's free, open-source slicer for preparing and sending 3D prints.
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About Bambu Studio
Bambu Studio is the official slicer from 3D printer maker Bambu Lab. It turns 3D models into printer instructions and is built around Bambu's printers, though it can drive other FDM machines too. It grew out of PrusaSlicer and is open source under AGPL-3.0. Projects use the 3MF format with multiple build plates, assembly views and STEP import, and it has tools for painting multicolour models that map each filament to a slot in Bambu's AMS feeder automatically. You can send jobs to printers over the local network or through Bambu's cloud, and monitor and control them from the app. It's free and runs on Windows and macOS, with Linux builds published on GitHub. Owners of other brands generally get more out of OrcaSlicer or PrusaSlicer, and some features rely on a Bambu account and cloud service.
Best for: Bambu Lab printer owners who want the tuned, officially supported slicer.
Pros and cons
What works
- Tuned profiles and tight integration with Bambu printers and the AMS
- Easy multicolour painting with automatic filament mapping
- Remote printing and monitoring over LAN or cloud
- Free and open source
Why people leave
- Best suited to Bambu hardware; third-party printer support is thinner
- Cloud features need a Bambu Lab account
- Linux builds only via GitHub, not the main download page
Top Bambu Studio alternatives
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OrcaSlicer66.5A community fork of Bambu Studio with more calibration tools and profiles for hundreds of non-Bambu printers.
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PrusaSlicer62.6The project Bambu Studio grew from; free, local-only and strong on supports and multi-material.
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UltiMaker Cura59.6Widely used slicer with 400+ settings and a plugin marketplace, good for many printer brands.
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Bambu Studio: common questions
Is Bambu Studio free?
Yes. Bambu Studio is free, open-source software.
Is Bambu Studio open source?
Yes. The source code is on GitHub at bambulab/BambuStudio.
What platforms does Bambu Studio run on?
Bambu Studio is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to Bambu Studio?
The highest-ranked Bambu Studio alternatives right now are OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer and UltiMaker Cura. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.