{"id":2489,"date":"2023-03-07T17:00:57","date_gmt":"2023-03-07T17:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=2489"},"modified":"2024-01-07T16:20:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-07T16:20:24","slug":"best-3d-slicer-printer-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-software\/best-3d-slicer-printer-software\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best 3D Slicer Software in 2024 (6 Are Free!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over the past 2-3 years, I’ve tested pretty much every slicer out there and have discovered that they’re not all created equal. In this guide, I’ll compare the best 3D slicers I’ve used over all the important factors – functionality, ease of use, compatibility, and many more crucial hidden details.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note:<\/strong> this article focuses on 3D slicers for FDM printing. For resin 3D printing, check out our guide to the best resin 3D slicers<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best 3D slicer for the majority of users is going to be Cura<\/a>. This free, open-source software is user friendly and <\/em>has all essential features you’ll need, making it the best choice for hobbyists and intermediate printers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re an experienced maker you may benefit from the wider range of advanced settings available in Simplify3D<\/a> – but comes at a cost of $150 for use on two computers.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Name<\/th>Free or Paid<\/th>Open source?<\/th>Where to download?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Cura<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Yes<\/td>Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Simplify3D<\/a><\/td>Paid ($150)<\/td>No<\/td>Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Slic3r<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Yes<\/td>Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
KISSlicer<\/a><\/td>Paid with free option<\/td>No<\/td>Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Tinkerine Suite<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>No<\/td>Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
PrusaSlicer<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Yes<\/td>Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Repetier<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>No<\/td>Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
OctoPrint<\/a><\/td>Free<\/td>Yes<\/td>Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
Netfabb<\/a><\/td>Paid<\/td>No<\/td>Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

So let’s work out which 3D slicer is best for you<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best 3D Slicers for Hobbyist & Prosumer 3D Printing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Cura Slicer — Best Free 3D Slicer Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n