List of 3D printing software

This is a list of 3D printing software.

List of 3D Printing Software ^[1]

Software	Use	Developer	Operating System(s)	License
Cura	Slicer	Ultimaker	Windows, macOS, Linux	Open-source
Slic3r	Slicer	Alessandro Ranellucci	Windows, macOS, Linux	Open-source
Blender	Design	Blender Foundation	Windows, macOS, Linux	Open-source
MeshLab	Object processing	ISTI - CNR	Windows, macOS, Linux	Open-source
FreeCAD	Design	FreeCAD Community	Windows, macOS, Linux	Open-source
3D Slash	Design	3D Slash	Web application, Windows, macOS, Linux	Proprietary
Onshape	Design	PTC	Windows, macOS, Linux	Proprietary
Fusion	Design	Autodesk	Windows, macOS, web application, Android, iOS	Proprietary
SolidWorks	Design	Dassault Systèmes	Windows	Proprietary
Siemens NX	Design	Siemens Digital Industries Software	Windows, macOS, Unix	Proprietary
Solid Edge	Design	Siemens Digital Industries Software	Windows	Proprietary
Tinkercad	Design	Autodesk	Web application	Proprietary but free
PreForm	Slicer	Formlabs	Windows and macOS	Proprietary
OctoPrint	Printer control	OctoPrint community	Windows, macOS, Linux	Free and open-source AGPL
Marlin	Firmware	Marlin Community	Windows, macOS, Linux	Open-source
Klipper	Firmware	Klipper Community	Windows, macOS, Linux	Open-source
OpenSCAD	Design	OpenSCAD Community	Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, NetBSD, OpenBSD	Open-source
Repetier-Host	Printer control	Hot-World GmbH & Co. KG	Windows, macOS, Linux	Open-source GNU GPL V3 [2]
Markforged	Slicer	Markforged	Web application	Proprietary
Materialise NV		Materialise NV	Windows	Proprietary
3D Systems		3D Systems	Windows	Proprietary
3YourMind		3YourMind	Web application	Proprietary
MatterControl	Design, slicer	MatterHackers	Windows	Proprietary
Polar Cloud	Printer control, data management	Polar3D	Web application	Proprietary
AstroPrint	Printer control, slicer, data management	3DaGoGo Inc.	Web application	Open-source GNU (AGPL)
SelfCAD	Design, slicer	SelfCAD	Web application	Proprietary
Bambu Studio	Slicer	Bambu Lab [3]	Windows, macOS	Open-source

See also

• 3D printing - or additive manufacturing
• 3D scanning - replicating objects to 3D models to potentially 3D print
• Comparison of computer-aided design software
• 3D Manufacturing Format - open source file format standard developed and published by the 3MF Consortium
• PLaSM - open source scripting language for solid modeling
• 3D printing processes
• Thingiverse - open CAD repository/library for 3D printers, laser cutters, milling machines
• MyMiniFactory - 3D printing marketplace
• CAD library - 3D repository to download 3D models
• Fused filament fabrication - 3D printing process that uses a continuous filament of a thermoplastic material
• Qlone - 3D scanning app based on photogrammetry for creation of 3D models on mobile devices that can be 3D printed
• Metal injection molding
• EnvisionTEC - 3D printing hardware company
• Desktop Metal - company focused on 3D metal printing
• Slicer (3D printing) - toolpath generation software used in 3D printing
• List of computer-aided manufacturing software - for CNC machining

References

1. "Best 3D Printing Software: User Reviews from August 2024".
2. "Download now".
3. "Software Studio - Bambu Lab". bambulab.com. Retrieved 2024-11-18.