Compare OpenSCAD and Ultimaker Cura
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side-by-side comparison of OpenSCAD vs. Ultimaker Cura
based on preference data from user reviews. OpenSCAD rates 4.3/5 stars with 30 reviews. By contrast, Ultimaker Cura rates 4.7/5 stars with 27 reviews. Each product's score is calculated with real-time data from verified user reviews, to help you make the best choice between these two options, and decide which one is best for your business needs.
 OpenSCAD |  Ultimaker Cura | |
| Star Rating | OpenSCAD | Ultimaker Cura |
| Market Segments | OpenSCAD Small-Business (56.7% of reviews) | Ultimaker Cura Small-Business (40.7% of reviews) |
| Entry Level Price | OpenSCAD No pricing information available | Ultimaker Cura No pricing information available |
OpenSCAD vs Ultimaker Cura
- Reviewers felt that Ultimaker Cura meets the needs of their business better than OpenSCAD.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that OpenSCAD is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Ultimaker Cura over OpenSCAD.
Categories
Shared Categories
OpenSCAD and Ultimaker Cura are categorized as 3D Printing
Unique Categories
OpenSCAD is categorized as General-Purpose CAD
Ultimaker Cura has no unique categories
Pricing
Free Trial Unavailable
Free Trial Unavailable
Ratings
Meets Requirements
OpenSCAD
Responses: 24
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 26
Ease of Use
OpenSCAD
Responses: 26
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 26
Ease of Setup
OpenSCAD
Not enough data availableUltimaker Cura
Not enough data availableEase of Admin
OpenSCAD
Not enough data availableUltimaker Cura
Not enough data availableQuality of Support
OpenSCAD
Responses: 18
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 18
Ease of Doing Business With
OpenSCAD
Not enough data availableUltimaker Cura
Not enough data availableProduct Direction (% positive)
OpenSCAD
Responses: 24
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 26
Features
File Support
STL Compatible
OpenSCAD
Responses: 7
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 21
3MF Compatible
OpenSCAD
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 10
OBJ Compatible
OpenSCAD
Responses: 5
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 13
File Editing
Mesh Repair
OpenSCAD
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 7
File Editing
OpenSCAD
Responses: 6
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 15
Software Integrations
Standalone Slicer
OpenSCAD
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 18
Inetgrated 3D Modeling
OpenSCAD
Responses: 7
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 8
Software Type
Cloud-based Platform
OpenSCAD
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 6
Downloadable Application
OpenSCAD
Responses: 5
Ultimaker Cura
Responses: 12
Reviewers' Company Size
Reviewers of both OpenSCAD and Ultimaker Cura were most often representing companies in the Small-Business segment.
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
OpenSCAD
Ultimaker Cura
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
OpenSCAD
Ultimaker Cura
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
OpenSCAD
Ultimaker Cura
Reviewers' Industry
Entertainment
16.7%
Design
13.3%
Research
6.7%
Higher Education
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Other
50.0%
Education Management
14.8%
Higher Education
11.1%
Arts and Crafts
11.1%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
7.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
7.4%
Other
48.1%
Reviews
Most Helpful Favorable Review
User in Biotechnology
Most of the commands are very easy to remember.
Jamie M.
Administrator in Events Services
Cura has a super quick learning curve and it is very easy to get started with this program, even if you have not used a 3D slicer before. The ability to add custom materials and printers so easily, as well as the already extensive library, is fantastic. It...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Consultant in Telecommunications
Takes a little while to read through all the features, which is sometimes a little painful
Enoc G.
User in Arts and Crafts
It’s the first slicing software that I have ever used so I don’t really have any complaints. I feel as though I don’t even know what I don’t know!
Discussions
OpenSCAD has no discussions with answers
Ultimaker Cura has no discussions with answers
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