List of 3D printing software
This is a list of 3D printing software.
| 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 |
| 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 |
See also[edit]
- 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