Software
Modeling software helps you design your pieces. The applications in this section vary greatly in ease, capabilities, and even exported files. The majority of them save their files as .stl files that need to be sliced with the right settings for our printer.
Slicing software convert your 3D models to
.gcode files that our printer can understand. If you used design software that already created a .gcode, you do not need a slicer.Modeling Software
| Software | User Level | Price | Operating System |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3dpottery 3D Maker | Beginner | Free | Browser |
| Blender | Intermediate, Advanced | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| IceSL | Advanced | Free | Windows, Linux |
| Onshape | Advanced | $1,500+, Free for EDU | Browser |
| Potterware | Beginner | Free trial, EDU discount | Browser |
| SketchUp | Beginner, Intermediate | Freemium, EDU discount | Browser, Windows, Mac |
| Tinkercad | Beginner | Free | Browser |
Software list based on All3DP's "2019 Best Free CAD Software For 3D Printing".
Slicing Software
| Software | User Level | Price | Operating System |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3DPrinterOS | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Freemium | Browser, Windows, Mac |
| Astroprint | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Freemium | Browser, Raspberry Pi, pcDuino |
| CraftWare | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Cura | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| IceSL | Advanced | Free | Windows, Linux |
| KISSlicer | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Freemium, EDU discount | Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi |
| MakerBot Print | Beginner | Free | Windows, Mac |
| MatterControl | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Netfabb Standard | Intermediate, Advanced | $1,000 to $4,300, Free for EDU | Windows |
| OctoPrint | Intermediate, Advanced | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi |
| Repetier | Intermediate, Advanced | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| SelfCAD | Intermediate, Advanced | Free trial, $9.99 per month | Browser |
| Simplify3D | Intermediate, Advanced | $150, EDU discount | Windows, Mac |
| Slic3r | Advanced | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| SliceCrafter | Advanced | Free | Browser |
| Tinkerine Suite | Beginner | Free | Windows, Mac |
| Z-Suite | Beginner | Free | Windows, Mac |
| ideaMaker | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
Software list based on All3DP's "Best 3D Slicer Software for 3D Printers".