KISSlicer turns STL files into printer-ready G-code for 3D printing. Four Profile Wizards guide setup of printer, material, style, and support settings. The free plan allows a multi-extruder printer to be used, but only one extruder can be selected per print. Pro unlocks multi-material printing and lets users assign separate extruders to raft, support, model, and sub-meshes. KISSlicer also supports automatic support generation, resin slicing, and variable layer height. Premium features include colorized meshes, texturing, dynamic density and gyroid infill, warp compensation, and curved surfaces. Users can share profiles, archive settings in Project Files, and manage settings with a version control system of their choice. The maker also offers contributed printer profiles and a community forum. KISSlicer is a slicer, not a printer control app. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux; downloads are also listed for FreeBSD and Raspberry Pi.
Who it is for
KISSlicer suits 3D printing users who need to prepare STL models for printing and configure support or multi-material settings. Users looking to control a printer from the app should note that KISSlicer is not a printer control app.
What is good
- Four Profile Wizards guide setup.
- Pro unlocks multi-material printing.
- Automatic support generation is supported.
- The license permits commercial use.
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What to know first
- Free plan permits only one selected extruder per print.
- Pro costs $42 once.
- Premium costs $82 once.
Verdict
KISSlicer focuses on slicing STL models into G-code, with multi-material printing available in Pro and a wider set of listed features in Premium. Pro costs $42 once; Premium costs $82 once, and the Premium Upgrade costs $40 once for users with a current Pro key.
KISSlicer plans and pricing
All plansCompared on 3D printing software
- Free plan
- Yes
- Multi-material tools
- Yes
