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Best Additive Manufacturing Software in 2026
- 20 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
AstroPrint
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5AstroPrint brings cloud file handling, slicing, remote controls, and print analytics together for printer users.
- 2
CHITUBOX
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsCHITUBOX Basic provides free mesh slicing across three desktop operating systems, while Pro adds modeling and support tools.
- 3
GrabCAD Print
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb+1GrabCAD Print covers core print preparation at no charge, with a paid Pro tier for additional tools.
- 4
3D Sprint
Free plan Windows3D Sprint brings data preparation, print setup, and printer management into one Windows workflow for 3D Systems plastic printers.
- 5
Creality Print
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsCreality Print offers slicing, printer monitoring, calibration, and command-line options across three operating systems at no listed cost.
- 6
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.
- 7
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.
- 8
ideaMaker
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsideaMaker covers model preparation, material profiles, toolpath preview, and printer-file output without a listed paid tier.
- 9
Lychee Slicer
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsLychee Slicer covers model preparation for resin and filament printing, with printer connection options and a built-in library.
- 10
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.
- 11
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.
- 12
SuperSlicer
Free plan LinuxMacWindowsSuperSlicer combines broad print-preparation controls with both graphical and command-line use. Note the maintainer's caveat that Linux and macOS builds were compiled but not tested.
- 13
3DPrinterOS
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+53DPrinterOS combines printer control, cloud preparation, monitoring, and workflow management across many printer brands.
- 14
Autodesk Netfabb
Free plan WindowsNetfabb covers model preparation through advanced additive manufacturing optimization in tiered plans. Its Windows-only availability and lack of cloud slicing may affect deployment choices.
- 15
3YOURMIND
Paid APISelf-hostedWeb3YOURMIND links part identification, digital catalogs, and distributed manufacturing workflows with several deployment and integration choices.
- 16
Simplify3D
Paid LinuxMacWindowsSimplify3D covers model preparation through printer operation across major desktop platforms. Buyers should check licensing, internet requirements, and compatibility with their printer setup.
- 17
3D Systems 3DXpert
Paid Windows - 18
4D_Additive
Paid Windows - 19
IceSL
Paid LinuxWebWindows - 20
Stratasys Insight
Paid Windows
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