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Dubsado vs PrusaSlicer

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Dubsado

Software

Business management for creatives

From
$20/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PrusaSlicer

Software

Feature-rich 3D printing slicer

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only PrusaSlicer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Dubsado automated workflows, scheduling and public proposals all require the Premier plan at $525 a year; PrusaSlicer limited to slicing workflow only; no interactive 3D design capabilities
  • They diverge on capability: Dubsado covers Scheduler, PrusaSlicer covers Automatic supports.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Dubsado and PrusaSlicer actually diverge.

Attributes where Dubsado and PrusaSlicer differ
AttributeDubsadoPrusaSlicer
Starting price$20/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionopen-source
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, macOS, Linux
Founded20162012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Dubsado

  • Scheduler
  • CRM
  • Invoicing
  • Contracts
  • Automation workflows
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • QuickBooks

Only in PrusaSlicer

  • Automatic supports
  • Multi-material
  • Variable layer height
  • Custom G-code
  • Paint-on supports
  • Ironing
  • Prusa printers
  • Most FDM printers

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Dubsado

  • Client management and project workflows for freelancers and studiosnot PrusaSlicer
  • Sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow upnot PrusaSlicer

PrusaSlicer

  • Preparation of STL models for 3D printingnot Dubsado
  • Multi-material printing preparationnot Dubsado
  • G-code generation and customisation via macrosnot Dubsado

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Dubsado

  • Automated workflows, scheduling and public proposals all require the Premier plan at $525 a year
  • The Starter plan allows a single lead capture form
  • Zapier and bookkeeping integrations are excluded from Starter
  • Additional brands are $10 a month each
  • Only 3 users are included, with 4 to 10 costing $25 a month and 21 to 30 costing $60

PrusaSlicer

  • Limited to slicing workflow only; no interactive 3D design capabilities
  • Designed for RepRap-based printers; compatibility with other printer architectures varies

Pricing, plan by plan

Dubsado

$20/month
  • Starter$20/month
    • 3 clients
    • Core features
    • Scheduler
  • Premier$40/month
    • Unlimited clients
    • All features
    • Automation

PrusaSlicer

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the PrusaSlicer review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Dubsado if

  • You need scheduler.
  • You also want crm.
Dubsado review

Choose PrusaSlicer if

  • You need automatic supports.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want multi-material.
PrusaSlicer review

Questions people ask

Is Dubsado or PrusaSlicer better?
Neither clearly leads. Dubsado starts at $20/month and PrusaSlicer at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Dubsado or PrusaSlicer?
PrusaSlicer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $20/month for Dubsado and Free for PrusaSlicer.
Does Dubsado or PrusaSlicer run on more platforms?
Dubsado runs on Web. PrusaSlicer runs on Windows, macOS, Linux.
Can I use PrusaSlicer for free?
Yes. PrusaSlicer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Dubsado starts at $20/month.
What is Dubsado best used for?
Dubsado is most often used for client management and project workflows for freelancers and studios, sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow up. Of those, client management and project workflows for freelancers and studios and sending proposals, contracts and invoices with automated follow up are not what PrusaSlicer is typically brought in for.
What can Dubsado do that PrusaSlicer cannot?
Dubsado covers Scheduler, CRM, Invoicing, Contracts. PrusaSlicer covers Automatic supports, Multi-material, Variable layer height, Custom G-code.
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