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Anycubic Photon Workshop vs Bambu Studio

Both stand on 3d slicer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Anycubic Photon Workshop

Free plan MacWindows

Photon Workshop provides resin-print preparation tools at no cost, including multiple support-generation options. Confirm your operating system meets the listed requirement before downloading.

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Bambu Studio combines slicing, plate and support tools with additional project and remote-printer features. The optional networking plugin uses non-free libraries, but SD card printing remains available after slicing without it.

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The facts

	Anycubic Photon Workshop	Bambu Studio
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Linux, Mac, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	anycubic.com	bambulab.com
On 3d slicer software	#5 of 27	#1 of 27

Anycubic Photon Workshop: what it does well

Free resin 3D slicer
Imports STL and OBJ files
Supports automatic, manual, and scripted supports
Lists remote printing and video monitoring
Available for Windows and macOS

What to know first

Windows requires version 10 1803 (64-bit) or later
macOS requires version 11.3 or later
Described as tailored for Anycubic series products
Associated services may process information on US servers

Bambu Studio: what it does well

Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows.
Includes multiple-plate management and auto-arrangement.
Supports several support styles and multi-material tools.
Provides printer control and monitoring features.
SD card printing works without the networking plugin.

What to know first

The networking plugin uses non-free libraries.
Linux availability is described through AppImages and Flathub.

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