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Best 3D Printing Software in 2026
3D printing software can cover steps from preparing a model to managing a print job. Compare auto supports, cloud slicing, and model repair with printer control and print monitoring; multi-material tools may also matter for your workflow. Free-plan availability and paid-from pricing offer additional points of comparison. AstroPrint, Polar Cloud, and PrusaSlicer are among the included options, along with SimplyPrint and Bambu Studio. Consider which listed capabilities align with your printer and the parts of the printing process you want software to support.
- 35 apps
- Research read 23 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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AstroPrint
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5AstroPrint brings cloud file handling, slicing, remote controls, and print analytics together for printer users.
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Bambu Studio
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsBambu Studio combines slicing, plate and support tools with additional project and remote-printer features.
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IceSL
Free plan APILinuxWeb+1IceSL offers detailed modeling and slicing controls, including browser tools and variable layer settings.
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CHITUBOX
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsCHITUBOX Basic provides free mesh slicing across three desktop operating systems, while Pro adds modeling and support tools.
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Craftware Pro
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsThe free Standard plan provides full slicer functionality, while paid plans add productivity functions. Users can choose among three slicing modes and tools for multi-printer and IDEX workflows.
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Kiri:Moto
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4Kiri:Moto offers several fabrication workflows in a free browser-based slicer, with desktop, Docker, and command-line options also documented.
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ideaMaker
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsideaMaker combines automated slicing with manual support and regional controls, plus model-editing tools and printer templates. It is free, but files uploaded to its website are public.
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Mainsail
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Choose Mainsail if you run Klipper and Moonraker and want a free, open-source browser interface for printer control, monitoring, and print tools.
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Obico
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2Choose Obico if you want remote monitoring and control for a supported 3D printer, with AI failure detection and mobile apps.
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EQUINOX-3D
Free plan LinuxMacEQUINOX-3D combines modeling, animation and rendering with tools for VR, CAD/CAM and fabrication workflows. Review the stated hardware requirements and platform-specific setup before downloading.
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Fluidd
Free plan Self-hostedWebFluidd provides printer management and monitoring tools for Klipper systems, with support for multiple printers and a range of dedicated integrations.
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Formlabs PreForm
Free plan MacWindowsChoose PreForm if you need to prepare jobs for Formlabs SLA or SLS printers, especially when automated supports, print checks, or Fuse Series packing are useful.
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KISSlicer
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsKISSlicer focuses on slicing STL models into G-code, with multi-material printing available in Pro and a wider set of listed features in Premium.
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Klipper
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hostedKlipper offers broad printer and integration support, with configuration flexibility and defined shutdown behavior.
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Lychee Slicer
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsLychee Slicer covers model preparation for resin and filament printing, with printer connection options and a built-in library.
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OctoPrint
Free plan AndroidAPILinux+4OctoPrint offers printer control, monitoring, and extensibility without a listed price. Before choosing a setup, note its hardware guidance and the separate exposure of the webcam URL.
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Polar Cloud
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4Polar Cloud combines browser slicing and remote print management with design and printer connections.
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MatterControl
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose MatterControl if you want free, open-source design and printer-management tools, including multi-printer control and print recovery.
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OrcaSlicer
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsOrcaSlicer offers extensive FDM calibration and print controls at no cost. Its offline operation is optional integrations aside, while resin and cloud slicing are outside its supported scope.
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PrusaSlicer
Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3PrusaSlicer combines local slicing with model editing, multi-material tools, and printer integrations. Its Windows download requires Windows 10 or later, and slicing is not cloud-based.
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Repetier-Server
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1Repetier-Server combines printer control, monitoring, notifications, and local data handling across major desktop systems. Its final version is free, but the project is no longer being developed.
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Printrun
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsChoose Printrun if you want a free host suite with multiple ways to control printers, organize jobs, and customize the interface.
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RaiseCloud
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebRaiseCloud combines remote printer oversight, job assignment, and team workflow tools in a free service. Check printer compatibility and firmware before relying on it for a production workflow.
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SimplyPrint
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2SimplyPrint brings printer management, cloud slicing and team features together, with compatibility across a broad range of listed models.
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Slic3r
Free plan APILinuxMac+2Slic3r combines model preparation, printer control, command-line processing, and reusable library components in one free package.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price