CHITUBOX

Resin 3D printing slicer that adds supports and exports files for many MSLA printers.

Free plan + paid3D printing slicers

Updated Nov 2, 2026 · AppBreakup editorial · Windows, macOS, Linux

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Is CHITUBOX free?

Free plan, plus paid plans

Free version:: Yes

Checked on CHITUBOX's site Nov 8, 2026

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PrusaSlicer
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Lychee Slicer
Starting price: €9.99 a month for Plus; €8.33/month billed yearly (€99.90)

Verified facts: 5 of 5
Alternatives ranked: 2
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About CHITUBOX

CHITUBOX is a slicer for resin (SLA, DLP and LCD/MSLA) 3D printers. You import STL, OBJ or 3MF models, orient and hollow them, add supports automatically or by hand, and slice them into the file format your printer expects. Its big draw is printer coverage: it ships with profiles for a long list of resin printers from Elegoo, Phrozen, Creality, EPAX, Anycubic and others, and its file formats are read natively by many of them. The basic version is free; Advanced and Pro subscription plans unlock more tools, and there is a separate CHITUBOX Dental edition and a ChituManager app for managing printers. Compared with Lychee Slicer it's the default many printers ship with; compared with FDM slicers like Cura or OrcaSlicer it only handles resin printing. It runs on Windows, macOS and Ubuntu Linux.

Best for: Resin printer owners, especially Elegoo or Phrozen users, who want a free slicer with wide printer support.

CHITUBOX pricing (checked Nov 8, 2026)

Each line is quoted from CHITUBOX's own site, with the page it came from.

Plan or term	What it says	Checked	Source
Free version	Yes	Nov 8, 2026	docs.chitubox.com
Paid plans	Advanced and Pro subscriptions	Nov 8, 2026	docs.chitubox.com

What works

Free version covers slicing and supports
Profiles for a long list of resin printers
Exports many printer-specific file formats
Runs on Windows, macOS and Linux

Why people leave

Resin printers only; no FDM support
Advanced tools need a paid subscription
Paid licences are tied to a limited number of computers
Fairly heavy system requirements for large models

CHITUBOX vs PrusaSlicer and Lychee Slicer

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Attribute	CHITUBOX	PrusaSlicer	Lychee Slicer
Pricing	Free plan + paid	Open source	Free plan + paid
Verified price	—	—	€9.99 a month for Plus; €8.33/month billed yearly (€99.90)
Free plan	Yes	Free app	Yes, Lychee Slicer Lite (ads on export)
Open source	No	Yes	No
Self-hostable	No	No	No
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux

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PrusaSlicer
Free and open source, and handles SLA printing alongside FDM in one app.
76.8
2
Lychee Slicer
Its main resin rival, with strong auto-supports and a polished interface; also freemium.
68.8

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CHITUBOX: common questions

What is CHITUBOX?

CHITUBOX: Resin 3D printing slicer that adds supports and exports files for many MSLA printers. Best for resin printer owners, especially Elegoo or Phrozen users, who want a free slicer with wide printer support. Available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

Is CHITUBOX free?

CHITUBOX has a free plan and paid plans. Free version: Yes (checked on CHITUBOX's own site).

How much does CHITUBOX cost?

CHITUBOX is free with paid plans. Free version: Yes; Paid plans: Advanced and Pro subscriptions. Checked on CHITUBOX's own site, November 2026.

Is CHITUBOX open source?

No, CHITUBOX is not open source. Open-source alternatives include PrusaSlicer.

What platforms does CHITUBOX run on?

CHITUBOX is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

What are the best alternatives to CHITUBOX?

The highest-ranked CHITUBOX alternatives right now are PrusaSlicer and Lychee Slicer. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

CHITUBOX vs PrusaSlicer: what's the difference?

CHITUBOX is free with paid plans; PrusaSlicer is free and open source. PrusaSlicer is open source and CHITUBOX is not. Both run on Windows, macOS and Linux.

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CHITUBOX facts

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Free version: Yes; Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.chitubox.com(opens source in a new tab); “CHITUBOX is a free 3D printing software (slicer) that slices and converts 3D mesh files into printable files.”
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Ubuntu; Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.chitubox.com(opens source in a new tab); “System Requirements Windows macOS Ubuntu”
Model formats: STL, OBJ, 3MF; Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.chitubox.com(opens source in a new tab); “Import & Export *.stl Import & Export *.obj Import *.3mf”
Paid plans: Advanced and Pro subscriptions; Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.chitubox.com(opens source in a new tab); “subscription plan（Advanced or Pro）.”
Devices per licence: 2 (personal), 5 (team); Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.chitubox.com(opens source in a new tab); “A personal version of license key can be used on up to two computers.”