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Simplify3D
What Simplify3D is
Simplify3D is desktop software for preparing and managing 3D printing jobs. It imports STL, OBJ, and 3MF models, repairs them, arranges parts, generates supports, and slices models into machine instructions. Listed tools include automatic supports, printer control, print monitoring, model repair, and multi-material work and printing. Simplify3D says it integrates with more than 600 printers from hundreds of OEM brands. Supported printers can be controlled and monitored through USB, WiFi, or Ethernet. The software runs on Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, and 64-bit Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora-based systems. The V5 standard license costs $199, paid once, billed at $199 USD per user, for one computer at a time and multiple customer-owned printers. Standard and floating licenses require regular internet access; offline licenses do not.
Who it suits
Simplify3D suits 3D-printing users who need model preparation, slicing, printer control, monitoring, and multi-material tools. It supports Windows, macOS, and 64-bit Linux workflows.
What it does well
- Imports and repairs 3D models
- Supports more than 600 printers
- Controls and monitors printers
- Includes multi-material tools
- Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
What to know first
- No free plan
- No free trial
- Costs $199, paid once
- One computer at a time per license
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Simplify3D V5 standard license | $199 USD / user · single user · one computer at a time · use with multiple printers | $199, paid once |
As simplify3d.com lists them, read 8 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
Simplify3D covers model preparation through printer operation across major desktop platforms. Buyers should check licensing, internet requirements, and compatibility with their printer setup.
Facts from Simplify3D's own pages
- Company history
- Simplify3D says it was founded in 2013 and has customers in over 170 countries. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- Supported platforms are Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.13 or later, and 64-bit Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Debian, and Fedora-based systems. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2013 · simplify3d.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Simplify3D says it is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Internet requirement
- Standard and floating licenses require regular internet access, while offline licenses support machines without internet access. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- License limits
- Each license can be used on one computer at a time, while a single license may be used with multiple printers owned and operated by the customer. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- License options
- The maker offers standard, floating, and offline licenses; floating licenses can be shared across computers and offline licenses can be used without internet access. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Model formats
- The software imports STL, OBJ, and 3MF model files. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Model preparation
- The software imports and repairs 3D models, arranges parts, generates supports, and slices models into machine instructions. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Printer compatibility
- Simplify3D says its software integrates with more than 600 3D printers from hundreds of OEM brands. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Printer connections
- The desktop software can control and monitor supported printers over USB, WiFi, or Ethernet. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Simplify3D describes its desktop software as build preparation software for the 3D printing process. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Refund period
- The purchase page offers a full refund if the customer returns the license within two weeks. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- The privacy policy says Simplify3D uses security measures to help protect information stored in connection with its site, while stating it cannot guarantee protection from unauthorized access. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
- Updates and support
- A license includes updates within its purchased major version and one year of complimentary email technical support; major upgrades may require a separate purchase. · simplify3d.com, 8 Oct 2026
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