Best 3D printing slicers
Apps that prepare 3D models for printing and manage your 3D printers.
4 apps, ordered by visits from AppBreakup and how often our research lists each one as an alternative. Open any app to see its alternatives.
All 3D printing slicers
- Alternatives to OrcaSlicer
Free, open-source slicer for FDM 3D printers with built-in calibration tools.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to PrusaSlicer
Prusa Research's free, open-source slicer for FDM and resin 3D printers.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to Bambu Studio
Bambu Lab's free, open-source slicer for preparing and sending 3D prints.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux - Alternatives to UltiMaker Cura
Free, open-source 3D printing slicer from UltiMaker with a plugin marketplace.
Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux
Our picks by need
Best for most people
OrcaSlicerBest for a free option
PrusaSlicerBest for open source
Bambu StudioBest for Mac
UltiMaker CuraBest for Windows
OrcaSlicerBest for Linux
OrcaSlicerCommon questions
What are the best 3D printing slicers?
Based on how often our research lists them as alternatives and visits from AppBreakup, the leading 3D printing slicers right now are OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio and UltiMaker Cura.
Are there free 3D printing slicers?
Yes. OrcaSlicer (open source), PrusaSlicer (open source), Bambu Studio (open source) and UltiMaker Cura (open source) have a free option, out of 4 free or freemium apps we track.
Which 3D printing slicers are open source?
OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio and UltiMaker Cura.