Simplify3D
Commercial 3D printing slicer with detailed process control and vendor support.
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About Simplify3D
Simplify3D is a commercial slicer for desktop 3D printers, aimed at engineers, print farms and serious hobbyists who want fine control and a company to call for help. Version 5 can slice several models with different settings on one build plate, vary settings by height or region, let you add and remove support structures by hand, and preview the toolpath in detail before printing. It ships with tuned profiles for hundreds of printers from many manufacturers and can work with several machines from different brands at once. It's sold as a one-time licence per user, with a two-week money-back guarantee, education discounts, and floating or offline licences for teams and secure sites; the standard licence needs an internet connection. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Free slicers like OrcaSlicer and PrusaSlicer now cover most of its features, so the price is harder to justify for hobbyists.
Best for: Engineering teams and print farms that want a supported, paid slicer for mixed printer fleets.
Pros and cons
What works
- Different settings per model or region on one plate
- Manual control over support placement
- Profiles for hundreds of printers
- Professional support staff and offline licence option
Why people leave
- Paid licence where good slicers are free
- Standard licence needs an internet connection
- Closed source with no community plugins
Top Simplify3D alternatives
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OrcaSlicer68.8Free and open source, with per-object settings and calibration tools that match much of Simplify3D.
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PrusaSlicer64.8Free slicer with modifiers for per-region settings and paint-on supports.
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UltiMaker Cura61.8Free, with a plugin marketplace and wide printer support for mixed fleets.
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Bambu Studio57.2Free slicer with multi-plate projects and remote print-farm control for Bambu printers.
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Simplify3D: common questions
Is Simplify3D free?
No, Simplify3D is a paid product. Price: $199 per user (checked on Simplify3D's own site).
Is Simplify3D open source?
No, Simplify3D is not open source. Open-source alternatives include OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer and UltiMaker Cura.
What platforms does Simplify3D run on?
Simplify3D is available for Windows, macOS and Linux.
What are the best alternatives to Simplify3D?
The highest-ranked Simplify3D alternatives right now are OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer and UltiMaker Cura. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.