Best 3D Slicer Software in 2026
Updated
In short: PrusaSlicer is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ideaMaker and KISSlicer. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ideaMaker. The lowest first paid tier on this page is VoxelDance Tango at $6/mo.
A 3D slicer converts a model into output for 3D printing. To compare options, check input and output file formats, supported platforms and support generation, then consider variable layer height and multi-material printing. Resin slicing may also be relevant to your work. Free-plan availability and the listed starting price help round out the comparison. PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer and Bambu Studio lead the entries, followed by ideaMaker and UltiMaker Cura. The ranking is accompanied by criteria that let you weigh file handling, print-preparation features and cost.
27 3D slicer software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
8 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PrusaSlicerWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Three bars | — | 6 of 6 | Free | 6.8 | |
| 2 | ideaMakerWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 3 | KISSlicerWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 4 | Lychee SlicerWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 5 | OrcaSlicerWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 6 | SuperSlicerWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.6 | |
| 7 | Bambu StudioWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 8 | Creality PrintWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.5 | |
| 9 | GrabCAD PrintWeb · Windows · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 10 | NanoDLPWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.5 |
| 11 | BCN3D StratosWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 12 | Orca-FlashforgeWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 13 | QIDI SlicerWindows · Mac · Linux | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.4 |
| 14 | VoxelDance TangoWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 6 of 6 | $6/mo | 5.4 |
| 15 | 3D SprintWindows | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 16 | EigerWeb · Windows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 17 | IceSLWeb · Windows · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 18 | Kiri:MotoWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 4 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 19 | Sovol SlicerWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 20 | VoxelizerWindows · Mac | One bar | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.3 |
| 21 | CHITUBOXWindows · Mac · Linux | One bar | — | — | 3 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 22 | Formlabs PreFormWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 23 | UltiMaker CuraWeb | No signal | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 24 | Z-SUITEWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.2 |
| 25 | Anycubic Photon WorkshopWindows · Mac | No signal | — | — | 2 of 6 | — | 5.1 |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which 3D slicer software is ranked first on Freedom251?
PrusaSlicer is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 6.8. ideaMaker is second and KISSlicer third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, VoxelDance Tango has the lowest first paid tier we found: $6/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.