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Compare Slic3r and Ultimaker Cura 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Slic3r
Star Rating
(12)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (72.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Slic3rUltimaker Cura
Star Rating
(51)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Ultimaker CuraSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Ultimaker Cura excels in ease of use with a score of 9.4, making it a preferred choice for beginners, while Slic3r, with a score of 8.2, is noted for having a steeper learning curve.
- Reviewers mention that Ultimaker Cura offers robust file support, particularly with STL and 3MF formats, scoring 9.6 and 9.7 respectively, whereas Slic3r shines in OBJ compatibility with a perfect score of 10.0.
- G2 users highlight that Slic3r's mesh repair feature is significantly better, scoring 9.0 compared to Ultimaker Cura's 6.3, making it a better option for users needing advanced mesh editing capabilities.
- Users on G2 appreciate Ultimaker Cura's standalone slicer functionality, scoring 9.3, while Slic3r, with a score of 9.0, is also strong but lacks some of the intuitive features that Cura offers.
- Reviewers say that Ultimaker Cura's quality of support is rated at 8.3, which is higher than Slic3r's 7.1, indicating that users may find more reliable assistance when using Cura.
- Users report that while both products are downloadable applications, Ultimaker Cura scores 9.4 for its user-friendly interface, whereas Slic3r, with a score of 9.8, is noted for its advanced features but may overwhelm new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Slic3r
No pricing availableUltimaker Cura
No pricing availableFree Trial
Slic3r
No trial information availableUltimaker Cura
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
10
9.3
45
Ease of Use
8.2
10
9.3
45
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.7
5
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.1
8
8.4
30
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
10
8.9
41
Features by Category
File Support - Additive Manufacturing
9.8
10
9.6
36
Not enough data
9.7
21
10.0
5
8.8
24
File Editing - Additive Manufacturing
9.0
5
6.5
18
6.3
9
7.4
28
Software Integrations - Additive Manufacturing
9.0
7
9.3
30
6.2
7
5.6
18
Software Type - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
6.4
15
9.8
9
9.4
27
Generative AI - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Preparation - Additive Manufacturing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Slic3r and Ultimaker Cura are categorized as Additive Manufacturing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Slic3r
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ultimaker Cura
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Research
18.2%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
18.2%
Design
18.2%
Consumer Electronics
9.1%
Computer Software
9.1%
Other
27.3%
Design
12.0%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
8.0%
Higher Education
8.0%
Education Management
8.0%
Arts and Crafts
8.0%
Other
56.0%
Discussions
What does a slicing software do?
1 Comment
RQ
A slicer breaks down a 3d object into slices and patterns so they can be printed on an 3d printer. Think of it as a translator that translate a 3d object...Read more
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