Free alternatives to Simplify3D

Commercial 3D-printing slicer. Here are 4 free options, most popular first.

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OrcaSlicer

3D printing & CAM

Open-source slicer with built-in printer calibration tools

Stars
16k
Licence
AGPL-3.0
Status
Open source

Alternative to Simplify3D

PrusaSlicer

3D printing & CAM

Feature-rich open-source slicer for FFF and resin printers

Stars
9.4k
Licence
AGPL-3.0
Status
Open source

Alternative to Simplify3D

UltiMaker Cura

3D printing & CAM

Popular open-source 3D-printing slicer

Stars
7.1k
Licence
LGPL-3.0
Status
Open source

Alternative to Simplify3D

Kiri:Moto

3D printing & CAM

Browser-based slicer and CAM for 3D printers, CNC and lasers

Stars
921
Licence
MIT
Status
Open source

Alternative to Simplify3D, Fusion 360

Check file compatibility before switching. Free tools import STEP, DXF and other neutral formats well, but native SolidWorks, Altium or Revit files, drawing standards and PDM workflows may not carry over cleanly.

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